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Monument record TQ 76 NW 726 - Pits, floors, walls and a stone-lined cess pit
Summary
Pits, floors, walls and a stone-lined cess pit were found during an archaeological evaluation of the proposed site for some new public conveniences in Northgate car park. Chalk floors were found within brick structures. These are mostly thought to date to the 19th and 20th centuries but some of this activity might have been medieval.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7433 6862 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
An archaeological evaluation of the proposed site for some new public conveniences in Northgate car park was restricted to 1m below current ground level. A number of pits, walls, floors and a stone-lined cess pit were found. These are probably mostly 19th or 20th century in date. Some of the pits may be earlier and there could be evidence of medieval activity on the site. Residual Roman pottery was also recovered. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1996, Evaluation Trenching at Northgate, Rochester (Unpublished document). SKE15877.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE15877 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1996. Evaluation Trenching at Northgate, Rochester.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Desk based assessment of evaluation trenching at Northgate, Rochester. (EKE10218)
Record last edited
Dec 4 2009 10:37AM