More information : In 1933 two tessellated floors were excavated on rising ground at Parsonage Farm, Thurnham. Associated plaster was of the same design as that found in 1833. (1)
TQ 7979 5750: Two Roman ragstone and flint structures possibly belonging to a house traces of which were noted in 1833 and 1933, were excavated in 1958 on the line of a new Maidstone bypass. One contained three apsidal rooms and occupation material of the 1st to the 4th century but with signs of reconstruction in the 2nd century. The other was an outbuilding that was much robbed. [See plan AO/61/305/7]. The main dwelling has yet to be found. (2)
Thurnham Roman Villa. Excavation report and plans of portion excavated. Area of excavation, centred at TQ 7978 5715, plotted from reproduction of plan. (3)
The site of this excavation falls within the limits of the Maidstone by-pass motorway at the commencement of a cutting. There is nothing to be seen in the pasture fields adjoining the site. (4)
TQ 7981 5714: ROMAN VILLA (R) (site of) (NAT) (5)
Additional authorities. (6-8)
Additional bibliography. (9-10)
KE 91 Listed as the site of a Roman villa. (11) |