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Findspot record TQ 86 NW 14 - Romano-British findspot, near Copperhouse Marshes, Gillingham
Summary
Romano-British finds and features, identified at Copperhouse Marshes. The pottery mainly comprised local Upchurch ware. A pit and timber fragments, along with late 1st century pottery were identified in 1999.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8043 6949 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
[Area centred TQ 8044 6949] Occasional sherds of Romano-British pottery, mainly "Upchurch" ware, seen in this area during routine perambulation (1). Pit or natural depression with late 1st century pottery and timber fragments observed in 1999 (2). Additional reference from a relevant site report (3).
<1> F1 AC 06-NOV-51 (OS Card Reference). SKE41769.
<2> Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document). SWX9337.
<3> Field report for monument TQ 86 NW 14 - November, 1951 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4569.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SKE41769 OS Card Reference: F1 AC 06-NOV-51. [Mapped feature: #30057 find, ]
- <2> SWX9337 Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999. Medway Estuary, site locations and summary.. Upchurch Arch Res Grp.
- <3> SKE4569 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 86 NW 14 - November, 1951.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Survey of intertidal sites in the Medway Estuary (EWX6642)
Record last edited
Sep 17 2021 2:25PM