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Findspot record TR 05 SE 152 - Early medieval strap fitting and weight, Godmersham
Summary
An early medieval strapend and rectangular bronze block with iron strips were found by a metal detectorist near Godmersham in September 1994. The strapend, also possibly a pointer, was c.45mm long and in the shape of a snake head and body, with a design in bronze with silver rings. The bronze block was c.30mm long and has a cross hatched decoration and a loop at one end. This has been identified as a possible weight. Photographs of these artefacts are located in Maidstone Museum but the current location of the finds themselves is uncertain
Location
| Grid reference | TR 065 505 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | GODMERSHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two metal detector finds from nr Bilting Grange Farm, September 1994. 1. Strapend (or possibly pointer) c45mm long of snake head and body design in bronze with silver rings, fd at TR 0615 5050. 2. Rectangualer block bronze and iron strips c30mm long with cross hatched decoration and a loop at one end. Suggested as a weight, found at TR 0660 5052. Photographs in Maidstone Museum.
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 5 2007 11:57AM