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Findspot record TQ 65 NW 78 - Medieval findspot
Summary
Medieval belt fitting and hook found in 1973
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6133 5955 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WROTHAM, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
TQ 61335955. A late Medieval bronze belt fitting was found at Yew Tree Cottage on 8th April, 1973. Such fittings are dated by Dr.W Perkins (2) to the period c.1390-1410. A bronze hook of the kind commonly used to link into the suspension ring of the sword was discovered at the same spot on 15th April 1973. (1)(2)
<1> Arch Cant 89 1974 212 illus (LRA Grove) (OS Card Reference). SKE35979.
<2> Ant J 19 1939 197-9 (W.Perkins) (OS Card Reference). SKE33144.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Jun 11 2021 5:14PM