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Findspot record TQ 77 SE 38 - Bronze Age sword, Upnor Reach, Frindsbury Extra
Summary
A Bronze Age sword with a flanged hilt and fifteen rivet holes for attaching wooden or bone hilt plates was found in the Medway near Upnor. Thought to now be held at the British Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7614 7093 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Arch of Kent 1930 105 ( R F Jessup) (OS Card Reference). SKE36868.
<2> Anc Bronze Imps of GB 1881 280 (J Evans) (OS Card Reference). SKE33040.
<3> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE36868 OS Card Reference: Arch of Kent 1930 105 ( R F Jessup).
- <2>XY SKE33040 OS Card Reference: Anc Bronze Imps of GB 1881 280 (J Evans). [Mapped feature: #10618 find, ]
- <3> SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)
Record last edited
Apr 25 2024 5:39PM