Monument record TQ 77 NW 21 - Possible Roman occupation site, found at a former Quarry works, Cliffe

Summary

A rammed chalk floor, briquetage and pottery assemblage found at an old quarry. Indicates that this was once a likely location for a Roman occupation site.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7208 7610 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ77NW
County KENT
Civil Parish CLIFFE AND CLIFFE WOODS, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Clay digging by the A.P.C.M., at TQ 72087611, has revealed at a depth of 0.7m, a rammed chalk floor with much briquetage and many potsherds, including Samian and a very large amphora (1) and additional reference (2).


<1> F1 FGA 16-DEC-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE42927.

<2> Field report for monument TQ 77 NW 21 - December, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4242.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: F1 FGA 16-DEC-64.
  • <2>XY Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 77 NW 21 - December, 1964. [Mapped feature: #25277 find, ]

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: JOHN'S HOPE MARSHLAND (Ref: EI 36302) (EKE4543)

Record last edited

Aug 12 2021 4:57PM