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Monument record MKE129377 - Probable archaeological features discovered during geophysical survey
Summary
A ground-penetrating radar survey carried out in 2017 found numerous anomalies in open spaces around the cathedral. None were investigated but they were interpreted but they were interpreted as being probably associated with the Chapter House dated between 1080 and 1100, the arrangement of the early Norman Cloister and Garth, the Chapter House dated between 1120 and 1150, the 1805 Prebendal House, Dorter Range and medieval buildings. Evidence of tree roots and potential services were also revealed.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7427 6847 (68m by 79m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A ground-penetrating radar survey carried out in 2017 found numerous anomalies in open spaces around the cathedral. None were investigated but they were interpreted but they were interpreted as being probably associated with the Chapter House dated between 1080 and 1100, the arrangement of the early Norman Cloister and Garth, the Chapter House dated between 1120 and 1150, the 1805 Prebendal House, Dorter Range and medieval buildings. Evidence of tree roots and potential services were also revealed. (1)
<1> SUMO Services Ltd, 2017, Geophysical survey report, Rochester Cathedral (Unpublished document). SKE52450.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE52450 Unpublished document: SUMO Services Ltd. 2017. Geophysical survey report, Rochester Cathedral.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Geophysical survey, Rochester Cathedral environs, 2017 (EKE25665)
Record last edited
Oct 28 2025 4:12PM