Findspot record TQ 83 SW 17 - Medieval jug, Benenden

Summary

A medieval jug in Maidstone Museum was believed to have been found in Benenden in the late 19th century. The jug is complete, and of a squat ovoid shape, 18.5 cm in height and 18.5 cm in diameter at its base. The centre of manufacture is uncertain.

Location

Grid reference TQ 80 33 (point) LO
Map sheet TQ83SW
County KENT
District TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Civil Parish BENENDEN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

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Full Description

A medieval jug presented to the Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in 1893 by a Mrs Judges was probably found at Benenden (centred TQ 8133) as on it is printed 'Mrs Judes', Benenden. 16 6 '93'. It is a complete, rather squat ovoid jug (see illus card) 18.5 cms high and 18.5 cms diameter at the base. The centre of manufacture is uncertain. (1)


<1> Kent Arch Rev 76 1984 132-4 illus (R A Varley) (OS Card Reference). SKE45825.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Kent Arch Rev 76 1984 132-4 illus (R A Varley). [Mapped feature: #27254 Find, ]

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Record last edited

Aug 23 2021 2:29PM