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Monument record TQ 76 NE 1041 - Prehistoric timber trackway, Copperhouse Marshes, Gillingham
Summary
Timberwork of possible prehistoric date identified in three locations by Upchurch Archaeological Group. The remains comprised fragments of round wood hurdle tracks and some small finds of flint, bone and rare pottery. This may be the remains of a trackway; a track through the marsh is shown on a chart of 1835 at this location.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7989 6890 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Upchurch Arch Group 1992 Nor Marsh sites report to KCC (sites no. 36-8) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document). SWX9337.
<3> Bullock, 1835, River Medway (Chart). SWX8076.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Upchurch Arch Group 1992 Nor Marsh sites report to KCC (sites no. 36-8).
- <2> SWX9337 Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999. Medway Estuary, site locations and summary.. Upchurch Arch Res Grp.
- <3> SWX8076 Chart: Bullock. 1835. River Medway. chart.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Survey of intertidal sites in the Medway Estuary (EWX6642)
Record last edited
Dec 18 2007 11:45AM