It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record TQ 76 NW 116 - 12 ritual pits and associated finds, Rochester
Summary
According to a Corpus of Religious material from Roman Britain, 12 ritual pits were found in Rochester. They contained several Samian vessels, three 'Upchurch' beakers, coins, rings, knives, nails, bone pins, animal bones and oyster shells. One of the pits also contained a human skeleton. The precise location at which these pits were found is uncertain.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 72 69 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
[TQ 73 69 Sited to locality only] About 12 ritual pits, 10 ft deep, containing several Samian vessels, 3 `Upchurch' beakers, coins, rings, knives, nails, bone pins, a human skeleton in one, animal bones and oyster shells. (1)
<1> BAR 24 A Corpus of Religious Material from the Civilian Areas of Ro Brit 1976 229 (MJ Green) (OS Card Reference). SKE37512.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE37512 OS Card Reference: BAR 24 A Corpus of Religious Material from the Civilian Areas of Ro Brit 1976 229 (MJ Green). [Mapped feature: #23488 pits, ]
Finds (8)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 29 2021 5:29PM