Findspot record TQ 77 NW 53 - Bronze medieval tap handle, found at Cliffe

Summary

Bronze medieval tap handle in the form of a cockerel, found in 1984. Dated to c.1350-1450 and stamped on one side with a rampart lion in relief. Some bronze or latten aquamaniles, often in the form of lions or horsemen, had taps projecting from the animal's chest and these tap handles may have been used on these vessels or on cisterns.

Location

Grid reference TQ 74 75 (point) LO
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

<1> Arch Cant 101 1984 375-6 (DB Kelly) (OS Card Reference). SKE34591.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 101 1984 375-6 (DB Kelly). [Mapped feature: #25629 find, ]

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Record last edited

Aug 13 2021 9:47AM