Roman burial chamber unearthed near Faversham
Archaeologists have made exciting discoveries at a site just outside Faversham where a late Roman burial ground has been found.
The 4th century sarcophagus is built from chalk blocks and Kentish ragstone with a terracotta lid covering the grave slot.
Its alignment shows it is a Christian burial.
The discovery has been made in pasture land at Syndale Park, an area which has attracted attention from as early as the 18th century....
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The 4th century sarcophagus is built from chalk blocks and Kentish ragstone with a terracotta lid covering the grave slot.
Its alignment shows it is a Christian burial.
The discovery has been made in pasture land at Syndale Park, an area which has attracted attention from as early as the 18th century....