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Findspot record TR 34 SW 1886 - A Roman Key-Ring, Market Square, Dover.
Summary
A Roman Key-ring was found during excavations on Market Square in 1952. The find was donated to Dover Museum where it is located still. (location accurate to the nearest 50m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3194 4142 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Full Description
A Roman 'Key-Ring' was located during excavations on Market Square, Dover in 1952. The Key Ring is a type of key with a short shaft and large ring able to fit around a finger, often used for smal box locks etc. The key was donated to Dover museum where it is located still. There is no further information about the location or circumstances of this discovery. (1)
<1> Dover Museum, 2017, Dover Museum Accession Books (Collection). SKE32383.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32383 Collection: Dover Museum. 2017. Dover Museum Accession Books.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 27 2019 2:23PM