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Monument record TR 25 NE 309 - Roman road between Wickhambreaux and Canterbury
Summary
Features relating to a Roman road between Wickhambreaux and Ash were identified during a 2001 Kent Archaeological Field School. The road is thought to have linked up with the Roman road between Canterbury and Richborough (TR 25 NW 450).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2602 5845 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR25NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | STAPLE, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Features relating to a Roman road between Wickhambreaux and Ash were identified during a 2001 Kent Archaeological Field School. The road is thought to have linked up with the Roman road between Canterbury and Richborough (TR 25 NW 450). The field school identified the route or a bracnh road connecting with the Canterbury to Richborough road out of Wickhambreaux to the north east. This road was identified by tracing signs of agger and existing footpaths and roads towards Ash. (1)
<1> Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company, 2020, Archaeological Desk-based Assessment In Advance Of The Proposed Development At The Barn At East Street Farm, Ash, Canterbury Kent (Unpublished document). SKE56549.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE56549 Unpublished document: Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company. 2020. Archaeological Desk-based Assessment In Advance Of The Proposed Development At The Barn At East Street Farm, Ash, Canterbury Kent.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Kent Archaeological Field School studying the possible routes of the Roman road between Canterbury and Richborough, 2001 (EKE24977)
Record last edited
Jul 3 2025 11:47AM