Findspot record TQ 77 SE 27 - Hoard of bronze implements from Roper's Farm, Hoo St. Werburgh

Summary

A hoard of bronze implements was discovered by workmen at Roper's Farm, Hoo St. Werburgh, in February 1973. The hoard consisted of 161 items, including part of a crucible, buckle ends and old and damaged items, presumably intended for smelting, as well as axe heads and a large quantity of swords. The date range of the hoard is c.1000-500 BC.

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Grid reference TQ 7925 7389 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ77SE
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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<1> Arch Cant 88 1973 221 (P Day) (OS Card Reference). SKE35955.

<2> Kent Arch Rev 37 1974 200 (M Moad) (OS Card Reference). SKE45771.

<2> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Kent Arch Rev 37 1974 200 (M Moad) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

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  • <1> OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 88 1973 221 (P Day).
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Kent Arch Rev 37 1974 200 (M Moad).
  • <2> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Kent Arch Rev 37 1974 200 (M Moad).

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Record last edited

Mar 20 2018 4:41PM