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Monument record TQ 77 SE 10 - Site of a Romano-British cemetery/occupation site, near Cockham Cottages, Hoo St. Werburgh
Summary
Romano-British cemetery/occupation site found in 1894 during excavations in the Hoo Lodge brickfield. Finds included a small burnt clay box and cinerary urns containing calcined bone, ash remains and a possible gold snake bracelet. Many of the vessels were heavily damaged, both before and after discovery. In 1903 a greek coin was discovered at the brickfield; the coin was identified as a silver tetradrachm of Phillip II of Macedon (359-336 BC) was found in the brickfield. Its present whereabouts are now uncertain. Finds from the site including Roman pottery and roof tile are now in Maidstone Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 780 716 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Robson, J. J., 1915, Roman remains at Hoo St. Werburgh, p.287-9 (Article in serial). SWX7426.
Robson, J. J., 1915, Roman remains at Hoo St. Werburgh, p.287-9 (Article in serial). SWX7426.
<1> Arch Cant 31 1915 286-9 (JJ Robson) (OS Card Reference). SKE35003.
<2> VCH Kent 3 1932 157 (OS Card Reference). SKE51063.
<3> Greek coins in the Brit Isles 1948 40 (JG Milne) (OS Card Reference). SKE43631.
<4> F1 AC 14-NOV-51 (OS Card Reference). SKE41802.
<5> F2 FGA 12-OCT-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE43320.
<6> Field report for monument TQ 77 SE 10 - November, 1951 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4258.
<7> Field report for monument TQ 77 SE 10 - October, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4259.
Sources/Archives (9)
- --- SWX7426 Article in serial: Robson, J. J.. 1915. Roman remains at Hoo St. Werburgh. 31, pages 287-9. p.287-9.
- --- SWX7426 Article in serial: Robson, J. J.. 1915. Roman remains at Hoo St. Werburgh. 31, pages 287-9. p.287-9.
- <1>XY SKE35003 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 31 1915 286-9 (JJ Robson). [Mapped feature: #25749 find, ]
- <2> SKE51063 OS Card Reference: VCH Kent 3 1932 157.
- <3> SKE43631 OS Card Reference: Greek coins in the Brit Isles 1948 40 (JG Milne).
- <4> SKE41802 OS Card Reference: F1 AC 14-NOV-51.
- <5> SKE43320 OS Card Reference: F2 FGA 12-OCT-64.
- <6> SKE4258 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 77 SE 10 - November, 1951.
- <7> SKE4259 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 77 SE 10 - October, 1964.
Finds (6)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 13 2021 10:53AM