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Findspot record TR 26 NE 134 - Roman pottery and tiles, Gore end Bay, Birchington
Summary
Roman pottery and tiles were previously found in the upper soil layers on the cliff top at Gore End Bay. A similar site was also reportedly found 30m to the east. It is possible that these remains represent the location of a former Roman building somewhere in the vicinity.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2879 6984 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
TR 28796984. Roman pottery sherds were found in cliff top overburden and a similar site was found 30m to the east. (1). Possibly site mentioned in context with other IA/RB site in inter-tidal zone, see (2).
<1> Arch Cant 71 1957 237 (M Blumstein) (OS Card Reference). SKE35494.
<2> Department of Archaeology, University of Reading, 1994, Inter-tidal archaeology in Kent, p 19 (Unpublished document). SWX9353.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
May 21 2025 2:34PM