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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1396 - Roman structure, Springhead, Northfleet
Summary
Excavation in 2000-2002 carried out as part of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link found a rectangular structure c. 4.5m x 6m in size. The structure contained a small hearth and an oven. A poppyhead beaker was placed on the oven after it went out of use. The building went out of use c. AD 170. Immediately to the north were two cobbled yard surfaces. (Location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6183 7262 (6m by 8m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
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>XY 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. [Mapped feature: #4620 building, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Denehole located close to mid Roman building, Springhead, Northfleet (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1617)
- Parent of: Group of burials possibly associated with mid Roman building, Springhead, Northfleet (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1618)
- Parent of: Possible site of timber structure associated with mid Roman building, Springhead, Northfleet (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1616)
- Parent of: Wall and yard surface associated with mid Roman structure, Springhead (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1615)
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 27 2020 12:26PM