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Monument record TQ 67 SE 1001 - Roman finds from evaluation at Gravesend WTW
Summary
Romano-British pottery and other finds of the period were recovered, suggesting dumping on marshy ground of domestic refuse from nearby settlement.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 66601 73998 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SE |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Romano-British pottery and other finds of the period were recovered, suggesting dumping on marshy ground of domestic refuse from nearby settlement (1)(2). Finds included Samian, possible terra nigra and coarsewares, probably dating to about AD 100, as well as bone, shell and building material. No signs of rolling nor of any cut feature (3).
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 1998, Gravesend WTW: Archaeological Field Evaluation (Unpublished document). SWX7140.
<2> Wessex Archaeology, 1999, Gravesend WTW Archaeological Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SWX7253.
<3> Firth, Antony, 2000, Development-led archaeology in coastal environments: ... Queenborough, Motney Hill & Gravesend, Kent (Unpublished document). SWX9351.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX7140 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 1998. Gravesend WTW: Archaeological Field Evaluation.
- <2> SWX7253 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 1999. Gravesend WTW Archaeological Watching Brief.
- <3> SWX9351 Unpublished document: Firth, Antony. 2000. Development-led archaeology in coastal environments: ... Queenborough, Motney Hill & Gravesend, Kent.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Field Evaluation at Gravesend WTW (Ref: 41876) (EWX6586)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief during construction, Gravesend WTW (Ref: 41876.02) (EWX6597)
Record last edited
Jun 2 2000 1:29PM