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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1391 - Mid-Roman temple building, Springhead, Northfleet
Summary
Excavation in 2000-2002 found evidence of a Roman temple, probably dating to the mid 2nd century. The temple continued in use probably until the early 3rd century. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6180 7258 (16m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture, 2010, Settling the Ebbsfleet Valley. CTRL Excavations at Springhead and Northfleet, Kent. The Late Iron Age, Roman, Saxon, and Medieval Landscape (Monograph). SKE31245.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31245 Monograph: Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture. 2010. Settling the Ebbsfleet Valley. CTRL Excavations at Springhead and Northfleet, Kent. The Late Iron Age, Roman, Saxon, and Medieval Landscape.
Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Fencelines associated with Mid-Roman temple building, Springhead, Northfleet (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1606)
- Parent of: Gully associated with Mid-Roman temple building, Springhead, Northfleet (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1604)
- Parent of: Hearth associated with Mid-Roman temple building, Springhead, Northfleet (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1607)
- Parent of: Neonate burial associated with Mid-Roman temple building, Springhead, Northfleet (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1608)
- Parent of: Possible screen or Ancillery structure associated with Mid-Roman temple building, Springhead, Northfleet (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1609)
- Parent of: Water tank associated with Mid-Roman temple building, Springhead, Northfleet (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1603)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Intrusive Event: Area C excavation, Springhead Roman Town, carried out during CTRL works (Ref: ARC SPH00) (EKE18153)
- Event Boundary: Strip, map and sample, excavation work and watching brief at Springhead Roman Town, carried out during CTRL works (Ref: ARC SPH00) (EKE8575)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at Springhead Roman Town, carried out during CTRL works (Ref: ARC SPH00) (EKE8576)
Record last edited
Jul 16 2020 2:42PM