Monument record MDO21922 - Land Adjacent to Barnaby Mead, Gillingham; Possible Roman Trackway
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Summary
Evidence for a possible Roman road was discovered during an archaeological field evaluation by means of trench excavation of land adjacent to Barnaby Mead, Gillingham, during July 2001. A well-constructed trackway, partly visible as an earthwork, was recorded in the central area of the site. This may be of Roman date.
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Full Description
Evidence for a possible Roman road was discovered during an archaeological field evaluation by means of trench excavation of land adjacent to Barnaby Mead, Gillingham, during July 2001.
'A well-constructed trackway, partly visible as an earthwork, was recorded in the central area of the site. This may be of Roman date.' [1][2]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11438 Article in serial: Valentin, J. 2003. Gillingham, Barnaby Mead; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 123.
- <1> SDO11441 Article in serial: Valentin, J. 2003. Gillingham, Le Neubourg Way; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 122.
- <2> SDO11440 Unpublished document: Valentin, J. 2001. Results of an archaeological trench evaluation on land adjacent to Plank House, Le Neubourg Way, Gillingham, Dorset.
- <2> SDO126 Unpublished document: Valentin, J. 2001. A Proposed Development of Land Adjacent to Barnaby Mead, Gillingham, Dorset.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8102 2682 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82NW |
| Civil Parish | Gillingham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 16 2014 3:45PM
