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Monument details
| HER Number: | TQ 86 NW 169 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Medieval ditch/creek site, Nor Marsh, Gillingham |
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Summary
A medieval ditch/creek identified by Upchurch Archaeological Group on Nor Marsh in 1999. The feature was found to contain peat and finds included oyster/mussel shell debris with struck flint flakes, pottery and leather. Dated to the 13th/14th century. The site was visited during a 2004 survey and large fragments of medieval pottery were noted on the foreshore. The only identifiable feature was a roughly circular arrangement of wooden stakes.
| Grid Reference: | TQ 821 696 |
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| Map Sheet: | TQ86NW |
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| Parish: | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
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Monument Types
Associated Finds
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- OYSTER SHELL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- VESSEL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Full description
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Medieval site of C13-14 date identified by Upchurch Arch Group on intertidal site. No details available (1). Surveyed 1999 - ditch/creek feature with peat. Opened oyster/mussel shell debris with struck flint flakes, pottery and leather. Nearby to east and south timber post features protruding through mudflat silt (2), site photograph (3).
Seen in 2004: Although no cut features were identified, several large fragments of medieval. pottery were noted to be lying on the foreshore. The only identifiable feature comprises a roughly circular arrangement of wooden stakes, c.0.8m in diameter. (4)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Upchurch Arch group 1992 report on Nor Marsh sites to KCC (site no. 19) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document). SWX9337.
<3> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9873.
<4> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.
Sources and further reading
| Cross-ref.
| Source description | | <1> | Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Upchurch Arch group 1992 report on Nor Marsh sites to KCC (site no. 19). |
| <2> | Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999. Medway Estuary, site locations and summary.. Upchurch Arch Res Grp. |
| <3> | Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4109. print. |
| <4> | Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report. |
