Findspot record TQ 87 SW 1005 - Pottery scatter and animal bone, found on Bishop Saltings, Gillingham

Summary

A scatter of 1st to 2nd century pottery and animal bone on bishops Saltings; thought to be either a redeposit fallen from cliff lines or a scatter of briquetage suggestive of salt manufacture.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8142 7078 (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 Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document).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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document).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> Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999. Medway Estuary, site locations and summary.. Upchurch Arch Res Grp.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.

Finds (2)

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 2:33PM