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Findspot record TQ 76 NW 123 - Medieval Islamic brass trapping, 25 St. Margaret's Street, Rochester
Summary
Medieval Islamic brass trapping found in the garden of 25 St. Margaret's Street in 1979. It was dated to the 12th century AD and was used as decoration for a belt, purse or harness. The trapping may well have been brought to Rochester by a returning crusader. Now in the British Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7410 6819 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Full Description
(TQ 7410 6820) A medieval Islamic brass trapping was found in the garden of 25 St Margaret's Street in 1979 at (TQ 7410 6820 sited from OS 1:2500, 1970) by the owner Mr K. Holland. The trapping is dated to the C12th AD and would seem to be a purely decorative accoutrement fora belt, purse or harness. The trapping may well have been brought to Rochester by a returning crusader (see illustration card). The trapping has been presented to the British Museum. (1) Similar details. (2)
<1> Arch Cant 97 1981 296-8 (PT Craddock) (OS Card Reference). SKE36290.
<2> Hist Met 17 1983 55 (PT Craddock) (OS Card Reference). SKE43905.
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Record last edited
Jul 29 2021 9:41PM