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Findspot record TQ 86 NW 21 - Possible Saxon burial, Lower Rainham Road, East Rainham, Gillingham
Summary
A variety of Saxon finds, possibly recovered from a burial. The finds include Saxon spearheads, pottery, and beads. The finder had no memory of any bone evidence therefore the original context of these finds remains uncertain.
The site lies on the western edge of Otterham Creek, facing north-east. OD 30-35m.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8284 6714 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Pte 6" (L R A Grove 1950) (OS Card Reference). SKE48864.
<2> Oral (P N K Gray Surg Comdr RN) (OS Card Reference). SKE47903.
<3> F1 AC 01-NOV-51 (OS Card Reference). SKE41742.
<4> OS records (OS Card Reference). SKE48429.
<5> Gaz Early AS Burial Sites 1964 139 (A Meaney) (OS Card Reference). SKE43484.
<6> OS 1:10000 1972 (OS Card Reference). SKE48157.
<7> Field report for monument TQ 86 NW 21 - November, 1951 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4574.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SKE48864 OS Card Reference: Pte 6" (L R A Grove 1950).
- <2> SKE47903 OS Card Reference: Oral (P N K Gray Surg Comdr RN).
- <3> SKE41742 OS Card Reference: F1 AC 01-NOV-51.
- <4> SKE48429 OS Card Reference: OS records.
- <5> SKE43484 OS Card Reference: Gaz Early AS Burial Sites 1964 139 (A Meaney).
- <6> SKE48157 OS Card Reference: OS 1:10000 1972.
- <7>XY SKE4574 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 86 NW 21 - November, 1951. [Mapped feature: #30131 cemetery, ]
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 29 2022 1:44PM