Findspot record TQ 65 NW 111 - Strap fitting with rivets, Wrotham Water Farm (13th &14th September 2000)

Summary

Elaborate copper alloy strap fitting with rivets found during a controlled metal detector survey at Wrotham Water Farm, Wrotham Water Lane, Wrotham, Kent (13th & 14th September 2000)

Location

Grid reference TQ 6245 5951 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ65NW
District TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT
Civil Parish WROTHAM, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

An elaborate geometric copper alloy strap fitting (C17th) found during a controlled metal detector survey at Wrotham Water Farm, Wrotham Water Lane, Wrotham, Kent ( 13th & 14th September 2000). The state of preservation is good although the artefact is slightly misshapen with rusted rivets. Length: 45mm. Thickness: 5mm. Width 18mm. Weight: 6.5g. (1)


<1> Michael Lewis, Finds Liaison Officer, Kent, 2001, A Controlled Metal Detector Survey at Wrotham Water Farm, Kent: Survey Report (Unpublished document). SKE7825.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Michael Lewis, Finds Liaison Officer, Kent. 2001. A Controlled Metal Detector Survey at Wrotham Water Farm, Kent: Survey Report.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Metal Detector Survey at Wrotham Water Farm (Ref: WWF/00) (EKE5774)

Record last edited

Sep 13 2011 10:51AM