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Monument record TQ 76 SW 495 - Possible early Roman quarry pit near Eccles Roman villa
Summary
Archaeological monitoring and excavation carried out during the construction of a new pipeline in July 2015 found evidence of possible early Roman quarry pit near Eccles Roman villa
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7199 6061 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | AYLESFORD, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Archaeological monitoring and excavation carried out during the construction of a new pipeline in July 2015 found evidence of possible early Roman quarry pit near Eccles Roman villa.
The pit was a large irregular feature and contained Roman building material in its upper fill.
(1)
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2015, Burham to Hythe and Ditton Mains Water Scheme, Interim Report and Statement of Significance for Ongoing Archaeological Investigation (Unpublished document). SKE31368.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31368 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2015. Burham to Hythe and Ditton Mains Water Scheme, Interim Report and Statement of Significance for Ongoing Archaeological Investigation.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Burham to Hythe and Ditton Mains Water Scheme, monotoring and recording (Ref: Ref: 109310.02) (EKE14867)
Record last edited
Mar 23 2017 12:53PM