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Monument record TQ 75 NW 405 - Roman (?) ditch, Maidstone, Kent
Summary
A 3.3m wide, V-shaped, ditch dated to 1st Centruy AD based on pottery sherds and fired clay. The ditch contained two cuts, one interpretted as a later recut. Dating evidence was recovered from both cuts.
The ditch was uncovered during an archaeological evaluation undertaken in March 2015 prior to the proposed extension of an existing staff carpark at Maidstone Hospital, Kent.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7321 5603 (2m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2015, Archaeological Evaluation Report: Maidstone Hospital Car Park Extension, Maidstone, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE30918.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE30918 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2015. Archaeological Evaluation Report: Maidstone Hospital Car Park Extension, Maidstone, Kent.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological Evaluation: Maidstone Hospital Car Park Extension, Maidstone, Kent (Ref: 105080.01) (EKE14306)
Record last edited
Apr 20 2016 12:21PM