Findspot record TR 36 SW 78 - Gaulish Iron Age coins, Cottington Hill, Minster

Summary

Three Iron Age coins were found on Cottington Hill by a metal detectorist in 1991. The coins have been identified as of Gaulish type, and have been dated to the mid 1st century BC. Two of the coins are made of copper alloy and the other is made of bronze cast potin. The coins were found in varying states of preservation and depict a variety of stylised scenes including bulls, warriors, eagles and boars. It is uncertain where these finds are now located.

Location

Grid reference TR 3366 6389 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR36SW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish MINSTER, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Kent Metal Detector Group Records (OS Card Reference). SKE45936.

<2> Ringwould, K, 1991, South of England Metal Detecting Records (Collection). SKE6551.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Kent Metal Detector Group Records. [Mapped feature: #10419 find, ]
  • <2> Collection: Ringwould, K. 1991. South of England Metal Detecting Records.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 11 2024 6:15PM