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Findspot record TQ 77 NW 29 - Roman pottery found on the Cliffe foreshore, Cliffe
Summary
Roman smaian pottery reportedly found at the Cliffe coast after the discovery of Roman cremation burials. The samian cups were found during subsequent investigations after the intial discovery of the cremations.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 70729 77000 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | CLIFFE AND CLIFFE WOODS, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[TQ 70 77 - sited to locality only] Roman pottery found. (1)
Source also mentions Roman cremation burials at this location, found by P. Payne in 1981. Pottery included a flagon, a wide shallow bowl, a carinated jar and samian ware stamp. Finds were dated to c.45-120 AD.
This record relates to cups of Samian subsequently found at the site.
<1> Kent Arch Rev 69 1982 198-9 (D Garrod) (OS Card Reference). SKE45808.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE45808 OS Card Reference: Kent Arch Rev 69 1982 198-9 (D Garrod). [Mapped feature: #25365 find, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 11 2021 6:58PM