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Monument record TQ 76 NE 12 - Romano-British burial group found at the site of Croneens brickworks, Gillingham
Summary
A suspected cremation burial group found during excavations at Croneens Brickworks in 1935. Whilst there were no remaining calcined bone traces, finds included an olla, a portion of an amphora, a large urn and a Samian dish. The finds were dated to the 1st century AD and were last seen in Gillingham Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7779 6862 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Full Description
During excavations at Croneens Brickworks, in 1935, an olla, a portion of an amphora, a large (? cinearary) urn and a Samian dish, all 1st c., were discovered by Rhodes who pointed out the exact site at TQ 7779 6862. No calcined bones were seen but it is considered that this was probably a burial. The pottery, mainly Upchurch ware, and the Samian dish (form 36) were seen in Gillingham Museum during investigation. (1-2)
<1> PG Rhodes Museum Assistant Gillingham Museum (Oral) (OS Card Reference). SKE48518.
<2> Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 12 - October, 1951 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4040.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Jul 20 2021 1:05PM