Findspot record TQ 86 NW 11 - Mid Bronze Age weapon, found at Rainham

Summary

A late middle Bronze Age weapon described at various times as a tanged bronze rapier, a dirk and a spear head. It was found in the marshes of the Lower Medway at Rainham. Exactly when this artefact was found is unknown. Present whereabouts are also uncertain.

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Grid reference TQ 820 685 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ86NW
County KENT
Civil Parish GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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A late Middle Bronze Age tanged bronze rapier, 19.4 inches long, foundin the marshes of the Lower Medway at Rainham. Presented by finder to Rochester Museum, but history of discovery not known. (1) Additional reference. Described as dirk. (2) Additional reference. Described as spear-head. (3) Exact provenance of this weapon not ascertained during field work. Not seen in Rochester Museum owing to rearrangements (4). Additional reference (5).


<1> Ant J 13 1933 465-6 illust (OS Card Reference). SKE33128.

<2> Archaeology of Kent 1930 102 260 (R F Jessup) (OS Card Reference). SKE37338.

<3> Rochester Naturalist 6 1928 105 (N C Cook) (OS Card Reference). SKE49301.

<4> F1 AC 06-NOV-51 (OS Card Reference). SKE41769.

<5> Field report for monument TQ 86 NW 11 - November, 1951 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4566.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Ant J 13 1933 465-6 illust. [Mapped feature: #30024 find, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Archaeology of Kent 1930 102 260 (R F Jessup).
  • <3> OS Card Reference: Rochester Naturalist 6 1928 105 (N C Cook).
  • <4> OS Card Reference: F1 AC 06-NOV-51.
  • <5> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 86 NW 11 - November, 1951.

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Record last edited

Sep 17 2021 2:07PM