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Monument record TQ 87 SW 1108 - Possible Romano-British saltworks, Bishop Saltings, Gillingham
Summary
In situ briquetage, late Iron Age/Romano-British animal bone and burnt clay, indicative of possible salt manufacture. A cicrular feature and burnt clay also present. Identified during a 2004 coastal survey.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 82021 70612 (point) GPS derived |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
In situ briquetage, Late Iron Age / Romano-British, animal bone and burnt clay, indicative of possible salt manufacture. The deposit is comprised of successive layers of burnt clay and brown organic clay containing the artefacts. Erosion is reducing the exposed deposit leaving loose artefacts on the foreshore. Significantly, at least one circular feature was identified. The circular feature is a possible midden deposit containing briquetage and charcoal. (1)
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)
Record last edited
Oct 4 2007 11:13AM