Findspot record TQ 76 NW 56 - Roman? bronze swords, near Limehouse Reach

Summary

Two bronze swords, apparently Roman, were found at Limehouse Reach, opposite the chalk works, when the River Medway was dredged in the late 19th century.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7479 6870 (point) Approximate
Map sheet TQ76NW
Civil Parish ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
County KENT
Civil Parish FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Arch Cant 17 1887 190 (AA Arnold) (OS Card Reference). SKE34756.

<2> F1 CFW 19.12.64 (OS Card Reference). SKE42642.

<3> Field report for monument TQ 76 NW 56 - December, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4123.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 17 1887 190 (AA Arnold). [Mapped feature: #22893 find, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 19.12.64.
  • <3> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 76 NW 56 - December, 1964.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 27 2021 10:11PM