Findspot record TQ 76 NE 23 - Mid Bronze Age dagger and late Bronze Age swords

Summary

A number of mid to late Bronze Age daggers and swords found in the late 19th century. The finds include a middle Bronze Age dagger of rapier type, the tip and part of the centre of a late Bronze Age leaf-shaped sword and two complete late Bronze Age leaf-shaped swords. The exact provenence of these swords is uncertain and one may have been found near Upnor Reach. They are thought represent a number of separate discoveries.

Location

Grid reference TQ 756 690 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ76NE
County KENT
Civil Parish FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Arch. Cant. 45, 1933,184-6 (R.F. Jessup) (OS Card Reference). SKE37011.

<2> A.B.1. 1881, 280,281, (J. Evans) (OS Card Reference). SKE32924.

<3> VCH Kent 1 1908 336 (G Clinch) (OS Card Reference). SKE50840.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: Arch. Cant. 45, 1933,184-6 (R.F. Jessup).
  • <2>XY OS Card Reference: A.B.1. 1881, 280,281, (J. Evans). [Mapped feature: #21615 Find, ]
  • <3> OS Card Reference: VCH Kent 1 1908 336 (G Clinch).

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 20 2021 7:43PM