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Findspot record TQ 85 SE 13 - 2nd Century Roman flagon
Summary
2nd C Roman flagon in the plough soil.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8859 5180 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ85SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LENHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Full Description
A 2nd century Roman flagon was ploughed up on Lower Runham Farm, Lenham in 1863 and is now in Maidstone Museum (Acc No 74 1967). The urn has been handed down in the Hope family, former owners of Runham Farm, and the find-site (much confused in a letter accompanying the gift to the Museum) has been interpreted at TQ 87325137. Miss Sarah Hope, who sent the letter is extremely old and not available for interview. (1)
<1> Maidstone Museum Acc Register & 6" (OS Card Reference). SKE46388.
<2> D B Kelly Arch Asst Maidstone Museum (OS Card Reference). SKE39544.
<3> F1 CFW 07-NOV-69 (OS Card Reference). SKE42473.
<4> Field report for monument TQ 85 SE 13 - November, 1969 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4460.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Sep 13 2021 10:18PM