Findspot record TQ 67 SW 1480 - Post-medieval coin weight, Springhead, Gravesend

Summary

A single post-medieval coin weight from the hand-dug test pits (ARC SAT02) on the south side of the A2. 'Struck after 1772, probably during the reign of George II, this weight would have been used by traders to check the weight of guineas minted prior to 1772'. Weighs 8.3g.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6172 7252 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ67SW
County KENT
District DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture, 2011, Settling the Ebbsfleet Valley. CTRL Excavations at Springhead and Northfleet, Kent. Volume 4: Saxon and Later Finds and Environmental Reports (Monograph). SKE32437.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture. 2011. Settling the Ebbsfleet Valley. CTRL Excavations at Springhead and Northfleet, Kent. Volume 4: Saxon and Later Finds and Environmental Reports.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation South of the A2, Near Springhead (Ref: ARC SAT02) (EKE8572)

Record last edited

Nov 8 2017 3:20PM