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Monument record TQ 76 NW 13 - Roman-vessel and possible graves, Pipers House, Frindsbury Extra
Summary
A circular earthen ware vessel dug up in a hop garden at the back of Piper's House in 1844. The vessel was glazed with ornamentation and stamped; identified as possibly Samian ware. Graves are said to have occurred nearby but no further details are known. The finds are perhaps connected with the building at Quarry House (TQ 76 NW 16).
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 748 693 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1844 an almost circular earthen vessel, glazed, ornamented and stamped - probably Samian - was dug up in a hop garden at the back of Piper's House. Remains of graves are said to have occurred near the surface of the chalk, but no more details are recorded. The finds are perhaps connected with the building at Quarry House. [TQ 76 NW 16] (1) No further information. Piper's House not shown on Tithe Map 1843. (2)
<1> `Topography of Rochester' 1858 (Wright) (OS Card Reference). SKE32739.
<2> VCH Kent 3 1932 154 (OS Card Reference). SKE51053.
<3> F1 CFW 18.12.64 (OS Card Reference). SKE42620.
<4> Field report for monument TQ 76 NW 13 - December, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4081.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SKE32739 OS Card Reference: `Topography of Rochester' 1858 (Wright). [Mapped feature: #22435 find, ]
- <2> SKE51053 OS Card Reference: VCH Kent 3 1932 154.
- <3> SKE42620 OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 18.12.64.
- <4> SKE4081 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 76 NW 13 - December, 1964.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 23 2021 2:46PM