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Monument record TQ 86 NE 1005 - C1st salt winning area with brine pits
Summary
C1st salt winning area with brine pits, firing area and ditch feature.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8560 6925 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86NE |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | UPCHURCH, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Substantial early to mid 1st century salt winning area with 4 firing areas with brine pits adjoining ditch feature (likely natural) with debris and peat.
<1> Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document). SWX9337.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX9337 Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999. Medway Estuary, site locations and summary.. Upchurch Arch Res Grp.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Survey of intertidal sites in the Medway Estuary (EWX6642)
Record last edited
Feb 3 2012 1:37PM