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Findspot record TR 34 SW 1864 - Anglo Saxon Beaker or 'Palm Cup' located on Snargate Street, Dover.
Summary
The base of an early Anglo Saxon glass beaker or 'Palm Cup', 4th-5th century in date was located on Snargate Street, Dover, near the entrance to the 'Grand Shaft'. The vessel is Jutish and originates from near the Rhine or Seine. It was donated to Dover Museum in 1850 where it is located still. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3167 4087 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Full Description
The base of an early Anglo Saxon glass beaker or 'Palm Cup', 4th-5th century in date was located on Snargate Street, Dover, near the entrance to the 'Grand Shaft'. The vessel is Jutish and originates from near the Rhine or Seine. It was donated to Dover Museum in 1850 where it is located still. (1) No further information about the circumstances in which this vessel was located are known, though it may have been located during the works associated with the construction of the Grand Shaft entrance courtyard which was undertaken in the 19th century.
<1> Dover Museum, 2017, Dover Museum Accession Books (Collection). SKE32383.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32383 Collection: Dover Museum. 2017. Dover Museum Accession Books.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 27 2019 2:28PM