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Monument record TQ 76 NW 312 - Roman features, 99 High Street, Rochester
Summary
Roman features, dating from the 1st century AD, cut by later medieval pits. A deep dump of deposits relating to the supposed Roman defensive wall were found sealing these. A number of finds were recovered, including pottery and four coins, but their date is uncertain. Mnay of the features were covered by soil deposits of Roman date. A trial pit did identify the wall but was uanble to extensively excavate.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7442 6853 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
MARBLE (2ND/3RD CENT. AD) BACCHANALIAN SCENES AND LIONS' HEADS Types: SARCOPHAGUS (Photograph). SKE66.
MARBLE (2ND/3RD CENT. AD) BACCHANALIAN SCENES AND LIONS' HEADS Types: SARCOPHAGUS (Photograph). SKE66.
Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, 1990, Archaeological Evaluation Excavation : 99 High Street Rochester (Unpublished document). SKE6686.
Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, 1990, Archaeological Evaluation Excavation : 99 High Street Rochester (Unpublished document). SKe6686.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SKE66 Photograph: MARBLE (2ND/3RD CENT. AD) BACCHANALIAN SCENES AND LIONS' HEADS Types: SARCOPHAGUS. 59/P31A. Black and White. Negative.
- --- SKE66 Photograph: MARBLE (2ND/3RD CENT. AD) BACCHANALIAN SCENES AND LIONS' HEADS Types: SARCOPHAGUS. 59/P31A. Black and White. Negative.
- --- SKE6686 Unpublished document: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 1990. Archaeological Evaluation Excavation : 99 High Street Rochester.
- --- SKE6686 Unpublished document: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 1990. Archaeological Evaluation Excavation : 99 High Street Rochester.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Test pits at No 99 High Street (EKE4952)
Record last edited
Nov 15 2018 3:18PM