Findspot record TQ 77 SE 19 - Silver torc found at Hoo St. Werburgh

Summary

A silver torc with a hinged back and expanding pieces attached was found at Hoo in the late 19th century. The torc was in a poor condition but was still sold by Sotheby's to a private collector. Present whereabouts unknown.

Location

Grid reference TQ 78 71 (point) LO
Map sheet TQ77SE
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Arch Gaz of Kent MS in progress Maidstone Mus (OS Card Reference). SKE36507.

<2> Oral Mr LRA Grove Curator Maidstone Mus (OS Card Reference). SKE47963.

<3> F1 FGA 02-JUL-59 (OS Card Reference). SKE42882.

<4> Field report for monument TQ 77 SE 19 - July, 1959 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4270.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Gaz of Kent MS in progress Maidstone Mus. [Mapped feature: #25848 find, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Oral Mr LRA Grove Curator Maidstone Mus.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: F1 FGA 02-JUL-59.
  • <4> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 77 SE 19 - July, 1959.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2021 3:40PM