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Monument record TQ 77 NE 11 - Romano-British salt making site, Halstow Marshes
Summary
Romano-British salt making site, investigated by the the Lower Medway Archaeological Research Group in 1974. Pottery sherds and briquetage were recovered from 7 trial trenches after the topsoil had been stripped over the entire site. The evidence suggested seasonal occupation for salt-winning and related purposes. There were four phases apparent from the stratigraphic sequence, indicating use from c.70-300AD. Small industrial areas such as this are thought to have been connected with more permanent establishments, as yet undiscovered . A 7th century Anglo Saxon sceatta was also found at the site.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7822 7759 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HIGH HALSTOW, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Salt Rep on the Salt weekend held at the Univ of Sussex Sept 1974 28 (A Miles Eds KW de Brisay & KA (OS Card Reference). SKE49392.
<2> Arch Cant 99 1983 279 (J Monaghan) (OS Card Reference). SKE36350.
<3> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9630.
<4> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9828.
<5> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9861.
<6> 1954, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11158.
<7> 1954, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11160.
<8> 1954, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11161.
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SKE49392 OS Card Reference: Salt Rep on the Salt weekend held at the Univ of Sussex Sept 1974 28 (A Miles Eds KW de Brisay & KA .
- <2>XY SKE36350 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 99 1983 279 (J Monaghan). [Mapped feature: #24834 Saltern, ]
- <3> SWX9630 Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 1061. print.
- <4> SWX9828 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 3025. print.
- <5> SWX9861 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4050. print.
- <6> SWX11158 Photograph (Print): 1954. Photograph. TQ7877/1. print.
- <7> SWX11160 Photograph (Print): 1954. Photograph. TQ7877/2. print.
- <8> SWX11161 Photograph (Print): 1954. Photograph. TQ7877/3. print.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: DECOY FARM,HACK MARSH (Ref: EI 15587) (EKE4379)
- Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
Record last edited
Aug 10 2021 7:26PM