Monument record TQ 75 SE 141 - Multi-Period occupation at East Field, Furfield Quarry, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone

Summary

The assessment revealed significant Roman deposits in the form of two ditched enclosures and accompanying buildings. There is limited Post-Roman activity on the site, being mostly confined to the 19th century.

Location

Grid reference TQ 78319 51680 (point)
Map sheet TQ75SE
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA, MAIDSTONE, KENT

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Type and Period (5)

Full Description

From the report:

"There was some evidence of Prehistoric activity on the site in the form of worked flints that were found residual in later features. There was Romano-British occupation from the Late Iron Age until the middle of the second century AD. The peak was in the middle years of the first century AD and declined quickly after c AD 120. The main activity was two ditched enclosures, one with substantial ditches. Buildings included a circular hut, a masonry building and two aisled buildings with large postholes. There was also evidence of iron working and a kiln.

Post-Roman activity on site was limited to a large stone building of 19th century date.

All the stratigraphic records have been analysed for this report and all the finds have been assessed. It is recommended the results of the excavation should be made public in the form of a report in a local journal. Further work, which will require analysis, is highlighted."

(1)


<1> Museum of London Archaeology Service, 2006, East Field, Furfield Quarry, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone (Unpublished document). SKE13435.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Museum of London Archaeology Service. 2006. East Field, Furfield Quarry, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone.

Finds (17)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation at East Field, Furfield Quarry, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone (Ref: KT-BMS05) (EKE9731)

Record last edited

Sep 25 2008 10:46AM