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Monument record TQ 75 NW 350 - Roman cremation, finds and probable ditches and prehistoric ditch at renal unit, Maidstone Hospital
Summary
In 2006 an archaeological evaluation was carried out in advance of a new renal unit at Maidstone Hospital. Five trenches and five geoarchaeological test pits were excavated. A 2nd to 3rd century Roman cremation was found accompanied by a pottery vessel and an enameled copper alloy brooch. Two dtiches, probably Roman, were found together with a ditch containing prehistoric pottery.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7346 5596 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
<1> Archaeology South-East, 2006, An archaeological evaluation and geoarchaeological test pits on land at Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, New Renal Unit, Maidstone, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE15726.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE15726 Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2006. An archaeological evaluation and geoarchaeological test pits on land at Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, New Renal Unit, Maidstone, Kent.
Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation on land at Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, New Renal Unit (Ref: Proj. 2418) (EKE10087)
Record last edited
Nov 11 2013 12:08PM