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Findspot record TQ 87 SW 1002 - Romano-British burnt soil horizons and pottery, edge of salting, Bishop Saltings, Gillingham
Summary
Previously identified Romano-British burnt soil horizons, sighted on the edge of Bishop Saltings during a survey in 2004. At this time it was apparent that erosion had destroyed in situ deposits, although a vast amount of Romano-British pottery was noted on the foreshore.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8169 7086 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document). SWX9337.
<2> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SWX9337 Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999. Medway Estuary, site locations and summary.. Upchurch Arch Res Grp.
- <2> SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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 (2)
- Intrusive Event: Survey of intertidal sites in the Medway Estuary (EWX6642)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)
Record last edited
Dec 10 2007 12:06PM