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Findspot record TQ 65 NE 35 - Gallo-Belgic coin found at Addington
Summary
In 1979 a gold coin was found in the drying plant at Addington Sand Pit. It may have been there for several weeks before it was discovered but it would have originated from quarry excavations. It was identified as a Gallo-Belgic C gold stater with a weight of 99.65 grains. Impressions and photographs of the coin are kept at Maidstone Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 651 593 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ADDINGTON, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
TQ 652594 (sited to quarry only). A Gallo-Belgic 'C' gold stater was found in the drying plant at Addington Sandpit by Mr B.J. Honey in July 1979. It could have rested there for many weeks before the discovery, but would have come from the quarry. Weight 99.65 grains; impressions and photographs in Maidstone Museum. (1)
<1> Arch Cant 95 1979 294 (OS Card Reference). SKE36220.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE36220 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 95 1979 294. [Mapped feature: #12263 find, ]
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 3 2021 3:37PM