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

<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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document).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> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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