Monument record TQ 87 SE 1157 - Romano-British rubbish pit

Summary

Romano-British rubbish pits: area B

Location

Grid reference TQ 8591 7033 (point)
Map sheet TQ87SE
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish UPCHURCH, SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

R.B. rubbish pits containing potsherds, oyster shells and bones were excavated in 1963 by I. Jackson. Pots and Samian bases were found in an excavation, visible as water-filled pits with a scatter of potsherds round the edges (1). (2). Also evidence for 2 hearths and 3 brine pits plus light structures, including circular ditch features (3). Additional bibliography (4-7)


<1> Maidstone Museum 6" (D Kelly undated) (OS Card Reference). SKE46368.

<2> Oral G Davis, Upchurch (OS Card Reference). SKE47926.

<3> Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document). SWX9337.

<4> F1 CFW 25.6.63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42756.

<5> F2 CFW 14.8.63 (OS Card Reference). SKE43235.

<6> Field report for monument TQ 87 SE 29 - June, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4681.

<7> Field report for monument TQ 87 SE 29 - August, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4682.

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: Maidstone Museum 6" (D Kelly undated).
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Oral G Davis, Upchurch.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999. Medway Estuary, site locations and summary.. Upchurch Arch Res Grp.
  • <4> OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 25.6.63.
  • <5> OS Card Reference: F2 CFW 14.8.63.
  • <6> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 87 SE 29 - June, 1963.
  • <7> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 87 SE 29 - August, 1963.

Finds (0)

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

Mar 20 2018 4:41PM