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Monument record TQ 87 SW 1121 - Shell midden, Bishop Saltings, Gillingham
Summary
An extensive shell midden, including oyster and mussels, at Long Reach, Bishop Saltings. Identified during a 2004 coastal survey.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 81946 70847 (point) GPS derived |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Shell midden comprising oyster and mussel shell, set within foreshore clay. (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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document).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 SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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 (1)
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 12:09PM