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Findspot record TQ 76 NW 136 - Medieval West Kent grey ware jug, Old Crown Inn, Rochester
Summary
Medieval jug found during work on the Old Crown Inn in the mid 19th century. It was identified as a medium tempered sandy ware jug with no glaze or slip, known as an Ovoid jug in West Kent gray ware.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 742 687 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[TQ 742 687 sited to Old Crown Inn from source] The jug was found during rebuilding operations of the Old Crown Inn in the mid-nineteenth century, which re-opened in 1863 as The Crown. It was an individual find of dark grey fabric, medium tempered sandy ware with no glaze or slip, known as an Ovoid jug in West Kent gray ware. (1)
<1> Kent Arch Rev 92 1988 28-32 (R Varley) (OS Card Reference). SKE45837.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE45837 OS Card Reference: Kent Arch Rev 92 1988 28-32 (R Varley). [Mapped feature: #23691 find, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 2 2021 2:16PM