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Monument record TQ 76 NW 108 - A section of Watling Street, Nos 50-54 High Street, Rochester
Summary
Beneath the cellar of No.54 High Street two layers of gravel metalling belonging to the Roman Watling Street were found. These surfaces were bounded by a small side-ditch which had apparently been stone-lined. A vertical section showed the carriage-way had been remade seven times. Two of these were of chalk, presumably, to raise the level. To the south of the side-ditch was a layer of burnt wattle and daub on top of which were two layers of gravel metalling, originally interpeted by the excavation director as the road forming a dual carriageway, but later writers believing it to possibly be part of a courtyard.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7427 6864 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Harrison, A. C., 1992, Excavation of a Belgic & Roman site 50 - 54 High St, Rochester, Excavation of a Belgic & Roman Site at 50 - 54 Hight, Rochester p41-50 (Harrison, A. C.) (Article in serial). SKE7959.
<2> Chaplin, R.E., 1963, Report for 1962, Arch Cant 77 1962 L-Li (RE Chaplin) (Article in serial). SKE7958.
<3> JRS 53 1963 158 (OS Card Reference). SKE45125.
<4> Harriosn, A. C., 1977, Archaeologia Cantiana 1976, Investigations & Excavations during the Year 1976 p252 - 253 (Harrison, A. C.) (Article in serial). SKE7960.
<5> 1985, Correspondance relating to the analysis of coin moulds from 50-54 High St, Rochester (Unpublished document). SKE52249.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SKE7959 Article in serial: Harrison, A. C.. 1992. Excavation of a Belgic & Roman site 50 - 54 High St, Rochester. Vol. CIX p41 - 50. Excavation of a Belgic & Roman Site at 50 - 54 Hight, Rochester p41-50 (Harrison, A. C.).
- <2> SKE7958 Article in serial: Chaplin, R.E.. 1963. Report for 1962. Vol. LXXVII pl-li. Arch Cant 77 1962 L-Li (RE Chaplin).
- <3>XY SKE45125 OS Card Reference: JRS 53 1963 158. [Mapped feature: #23404 Road, ]
- <4> SKE7960 Article in serial: Harriosn, A. C.. 1977. Archaeologia Cantiana 1976. Vol. XCII p252 - 253. Investigations & Excavations during the Year 1976 p252 - 253 (Harrison, A. C.).
- <5> SKE52249 Unpublished document: 1985. Correspondance relating to the analysis of coin moulds from 50-54 High St, Rochester.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: 50-54 HIGH STREET (Ref: EI 15227) (EKE4144)
- Intrusive Event: 50-54 HIGH STREET (Ref: EI 15228) (EKE4145)
Record last edited
Jul 29 2021 5:07PM