TQ 87 SW 1082 - Roman salt manufacturing site, Bishops Saltings, Gillingham

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Monument record TQ 87 SW 1082 - Roman salt manufacturing site, Bishops Saltings, Gillingham

Summary

A Roman site of mid 1st century date, associated with salt manufacture. Discovered and surveyed in 1999 by Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. Finds included early to mid 1st century salt winning debris, evidence of firing areas, portable furniture and light structures.

Location

Grid reference	TQ 8179 7079 (point)
Map sheet	TQ87SW
County	KENT
Civil Parish	GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority	MEDWAY

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Type and Period (1)

SALT WORKS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Full Description

Ro sites of C1-2 at TQ 819 707 and TQ 818 708 identified by Upchurch Arch Group, probably associated with salt/pottery manufacture (1). 1999 survey confirms early to mid 1st century salt winning debris, evidence of firing areas, portable furniture and light structures (2).

Additional site photographs (3-6).

<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Upchurch Arch Group 1992 report on Nor Marsh sites to KCC (sites no. 16/17) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

<2> Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document). SWX9337.

<3> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11212.

<4> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11213.

<5> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11214.

<6> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11218.

Sources/Archives (6)

<1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Upchurch Arch Group 1992 report on Nor Marsh sites to KCC (sites no. 16/17).
<2> SWX9337 Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999. Medway Estuary, site locations and summary.. Upchurch Arch Res Grp.
<3> SWX11212 Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/1. print.
<4> SWX11213 Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/2. print.
<5> SWX11214 Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/3. print.
<6> SWX11218 Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/7. print.

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None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Intrusive Event: Survey of intertidal sites in the Medway Estuary (EWX6642)

Record last edited

Dec 17 2007 2:47PM