Monument record TQ 87 SW 88 - Prehistoric and Roman features, Kingsnorth

Summary

Pits, ditches and post-holes dating to the Prehistoric and Roman periods were found during an evaluation in 2010. A subsequent strip, map and sample excavation discovered more than 100 features, mostly Roman or medieval in date, including a droveway and possible enclosure.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8118 7350 (point) Approximate
Map sheet TQ87SW
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (5)

Full Description

During an evaluation in 2010 at Kingsnorth, four ditches, three post holes and a pit were found in this area. A flint blade/flake, burnt flint and daub fragments came from one of the ditches. Another produced a very abraded Roman pottery fragment. One post hole also contained Roman pottery. (1) A subsequent strip, map and sample excavation discovered more than 100 features, mostly Roman or medieval in date, including a droveway and possible enclosure. Finds included loomweights and quernstones which indicate that industrial activity may have taken place.(2)


<1> Museum of London Archaeology, 2010, Kingsnorth, Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent: County of Kent: Geoarchaeological, geophysical and archaeological evaluation (Unpublished document). SKE16457.

<2> Museum of London Archaeology, 2011, Kingsnorth, Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent: post-excavation assessment and updates project design (Bibliographic reference). SKE52145.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Museum of London Archaeology. 2010. Kingsnorth, Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent: County of Kent: Geoarchaeological, geophysical and archaeological evaluation.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Museum of London Archaeology. 2011. Kingsnorth, Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent: post-excavation assessment and updates project design.

Finds (5)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Kingsnorth (EKE10738)
  • Intrusive Event: Kingsnorth Power Station, strip, map and sample excavation 2010/2011 (Ref: Site Code KT-lGM10) (EKE19194)

Record last edited

Jun 7 2019 2:25PM