England
Rochester foreshore (Esplanade, below the Castle)
Tidal foreshore Documented siteRestricted
What you could find
Reported finds from this shoreline.
Sea pottery
Clay pipe stems
Old bottlesAlso reported: oyster shell, bridge and quay debris.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: NPS (Public domain), Surrey County Council, David Williams, (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sheila Sund (CC BY 2.0).
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Why this spot
Roman (Durobrivae) to Victorian (medieval bridge, port)
Common confusion: the PLA does not run the Medway. Rochester Castle/Cathedral precincts are protected heritage.View source →
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
Tidal foreshore, check tide times
soft mud and eroding ground in places.
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.