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Monument record TQ 76 NW 823 - Rochester (Durobrivae) Roman town wall
Summary
The southern length of the Roman town wall. Upstanding elements survive in the Old Deanery and in the Cloister Garth.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7425 6846 (273m by 187m) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The southern length of the Roman town wall. Upstanding elements survive in the Old Deanery and in the Cloister Garth.
In 2013 GSB Prospection carried out a Ground Penetrating Radar survey of the castle grounds. The Roman town wall was possibly detected to the south of the keep. (1)
In 2007, Alan Ward documented the plan of the Roman wall during road repaving works. (2)
<2> Kent County Council, 2007, An Archaeological Watching brief in the Precinct, Rochester, Kent, April-May 2007 (Unpublished document). SKE51437.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <2> SKE51437 Unpublished document: Kent County Council. 2007. An Archaeological Watching brief in the Precinct, Rochester, Kent, April-May 2007.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: CATHEDRAL CLOISTER BUILDINGS (Listed Building) (TQ 76 NW 539)
- Parent of: ROCHESTER CITY WALLS (Listed Building) (TQ 76 NW 484)
- Parent of: Roman town wall, Rochester (Monument) (TQ 76 NW 900)
- Parent of: SECTION OF ROMAN WALL 20 METRES SOUTH OF FORMER DEANERY (Listed Building) (TQ 76 NW 665)
- Parent of: Section of Roman wall found in the garden of Southgate, The Precincts, Rochester (Monument) (TQ 76 NW 317)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: An Archaeological Watching brief in the Precinct, Rochester, Kent, April-May 2007 (EKE16689)
- Non-Intrusive Event: GPR survey of the grounds at Rochester Castle (EKE13100)
Record last edited
Sep 13 2018 1:03PM