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Landscape record TQ 87 SW 1134 - Peat deposits and pottery, Bishop Saltings, Gillingham
Summary
Section of buried peat with pottery and other remains within it inclduing charcoal, burnt flint and unburnt animal bone. Probably a large area of salt works on Bishop Saltings. Identified during a 2004 coastal survey.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 82003 70611 (point) GPS derived |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Section of buried peat with pottery remains within it. The pottery is fine grained. The lower buried organic and pottery horizon are at the same height of the find spot at 1013 with charcoal, burnt flint and unburnt animal bone. Probable large area of saltings. The sequence from base looks like clay, organic peaty layer with pottery remains, overlain by clay and another organic layer as below, followed by clay and modern marsh. (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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document).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 SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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 (3)
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 4:18PM