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Findspot record TQ 75 SE 23 - Possible Roman building at East Farleigh
Summary
The foundations of a Roman building have been noted at Pimp's Court, also called Penn Court. Items held by the Kent Archaeological Society at Maidstone Museum are said to have been found near Pimp's Court. They include a cinerary urn, two samian saucers, one stamped DOVIICCVS [Doeccus] and a samian cup.
The Duncanson family have held Pimp's Court since the early 20th century.
See also TQ 75 SE 22
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7535 5274 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | EAST FARLEIGH, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Mr Kennard (OS Card Reference). SKE47395.
<2> Arch Cant 19 1892 10 93-5 (G Payne) (OS Card Reference). SKE34787.
<3> VCH Kent 3 1932 113 (M V Taylor) (OS Card Reference). SKE50997.
<4> Oral D B Kelly Arch Asst Maidstone Museum (OS Card Reference). SKE47913.
<5> F1 ALF 25.02.53 (OS Card Reference). SKE41852.
<6> Field report for monument TQ 75 SE 22 - February, 1953 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3974.
<7> Eleanor Scott, 1993, A gazetteer of Roman villas in Britain (Unspecified Type). SWX23549.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SKE47395 OS Card Reference: Mr Kennard.
- <2>XY SKE34787 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 19 1892 10 93-5 (G Payne). [Mapped feature: #20473 villa?, ]
- <3> SKE50997 OS Card Reference: VCH Kent 3 1932 113 (M V Taylor).
- <4> SKE47913 OS Card Reference: Oral D B Kelly Arch Asst Maidstone Museum.
- <5> SKE41852 OS Card Reference: F1 ALF 25.02.53.
- <6> SKE3974 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 75 SE 22 - February, 1953.
- <7> SWX23549 (No record type): Eleanor Scott. 1993. A gazetteer of Roman villas in Britain.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 15 2021 4:15PM