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Findspot record TQ 85 NW 13 - Medieval Arrowhead, Black Horse Public House, Thurnham
Summary
A late medieval arrowhead was found in the garden of the Black Horse Public House in Thurnham and is now on display in Maidstone Museum. No subsequent finds have been made.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8062 5785 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ85NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | THURNHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[TQ 8063 5785] A late medieval iron arrowhead was found 4 ft. deep in the garden of the "Black Horse" public house near Thurnham Castle. It is now in the Maidstone Museum. (1) The present licensee was unaware of the find and of the circumstances of the discovery. Nothing further has been found to his knowledge. (2)
<1> Arch Cant 66 1935 153-4 (L R A Grove) (OS Card Reference). SKE35413.
<2> F1 ASP 25-NOV-63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42290.
<3> Field report for monument TQ 85 NW 13 - November, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4432.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 13 2021 11:48AM