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Findspot record TQ 77 SW 35 - Roman bowl, Brompton farm, Frindsbury Extra
Summary
Part of a late Roman bowl was found by the driver of a mechanical excavator. The bowl was inlaid with silver. It was handed to the British Museum, pending an inquest. Several pieces of Roman tile were found in the topsoil of the adjacent field.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7300 7071 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Full Description
[TQ 7301 7071] Strood, Brompton Farm. Part of a late Roman bowl, inlaid with silver, was retrieved by the driver of a heavy mechanical excavator at a depth of 2m or less, and was subsequently deposited in the British Museum, pending an inquest. Several pieces of Roman tile were found in the topsoil of the adjacent field. (1)
<1> Arch Cant 96 1980 380 (P Thornhill and P Payne) (OS Card Reference). SKE36255.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE36255 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 96 1980 380 (P Thornhill and P Payne). [Mapped feature: #26398 find, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 11 2024 12:37PM