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Findspot record TQ 83 SW 8 - Romano-British finds, near the site of Hemsted Brickworks, Benenden
Summary
Romano-British glass, a Samian dish and fragments of a coarseware pot were found at the site of Hemsted Brickworks near Benenden School. The artefacts were found just outside the kiln. The finds are now in Cranbrook museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8009 3402 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ83SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BENENDEN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
TQ 800340. At Hemstead Brickworks [see associated monument records], just outside the kiln, some Roman glass, a Samian dish and fragments of a coarseware pot were found. (1)
Finds now in Cranbrook Museum (2)
<1> Arch Cant 87 1972 238-9 (Mrs MC Lebon) (OS Card Reference). SKE35911.
<2> Neil Aldridge, 2006, Roman roads In Benenden area (Unpublished document). SKE13220.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: HEMSTED, 1970-71 (Ref: EI 21407) (EKE4414)
Record last edited
Aug 23 2021 1:57PM