Monument record TQ 76 NW 122 - Roman and medieval building remains, site of the Rochester Castle Pub, Rochester

Summary

The widening of Corporation Street in the 1970's, lead to archaeological works on the site of the demolished 'Rochester Castle' Public House. Roman, medieval and post medieval features were recorded on either side of the Roman City Wall. The Roman remains comprised abundant building debris, including plastered walls. A medieval plank lined pit was also discovered.

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Grid reference TQ 7432 6872 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ76NW
Civil Parish ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
County KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Archaeological work ahead of the widening of Corporation Street in the 1970's.

Trenches 6 and 7 were opened at the southern extremity of the site. Abundant building debris, including remains of clay walls with plaster keyed onto them indicated the proximity of a Roman building of considerable size.
A medieval pit, 3ft deep and 13ft long (c.1m by 4m) had been lined with planks and a row of substantial posts, presumably to support a superstructure. A mass of ash and burny clay may represent kiln debris. A few fragments of shell gritted pottery were also found. (1)

See also (TQ 76 NW 375) for the accompanying excavations at nearby Northgate.


<1> Harrison, A. C., 1981, Rochester 1974-75 in Archaeologia Cantiana Vol XCVII 1981 (Article in serial). SKE7207.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Article in serial: Harrison, A. C.. 1981. Rochester 1974-75 in Archaeologia Cantiana Vol XCVII 1981. Vol XCVII pages 95 - 136. [Mapped feature: #23551 Building remains, ]

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  • Intrusive Event: Excavation at Corporation Street, Rochester (EKE8812)

Record last edited

Jul 29 2021 9:39PM