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Monument record TQ 86 NW 1090 - Possible late Bronze Age 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. Some of the wood was carbon dated to 3100-2590BP. This may be the remains of a late Bronze Age trackway; a track through the marsh is also shown on a chart of 1835 at this location.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8000 6930 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86NW |
| 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 report on Nor Marsh sites to KCC (sites no. 31-5) (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 Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document).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 report on Nor Marsh sites to KCC (sites no. 31-5).
- <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 SWX9337 Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999.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 (2)
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 12:49PM