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Monument record TQ 75 SW 47 - Roman Cremation Burial, Barming Wood
Summary
A mid 2nd century AD cremation burial and items of pottery were found in Barming Woods in 1973. The cremated bones, which were in a large Patch Grove ware jar, were too few to identify age or gender of the deceased.Other grave finds were a small flagon, a beaker
(details unknown) and a Gaulish samian dish (Form 18/31) stamped TIIRITIOM.
The exact find site is unknown.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 70 53 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BARMING, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A mid 2nd c. AD cremation burial found in Barming Woods in 1973 with pottery. The grave finds consisted of four vessels: a large Patch Grove ware jar, which contained the cremation, a small flagon, a beaker and a Gaulish samian dish (Form 18/31) stamped TIIRITIOM. The sex and age of the deceased is not known due to the small quantity of bone recovered. (Barming Woods are not described on OS 1:10,000, 1976. East Barming is show at TQ 7254 and an area of woodland within the parish at TQ 7054).
<1> Arch Cant 96 1980 396 (A P Detsicas) (OS Card Reference). SKE36263.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE36263 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 96 1980 396 (A P Detsicas). [Mapped feature: #21331 Cremation, ]
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 20 2021 11:32AM