Monument record TQ 86 NW 33 - Probable Roman cemetery, East Rainham, Gillingham

Summary

A probable Roman burial ground; found in the late 1910's during brickearth excavations, but not reported at the time. It first became apparent when workmen from the site began offering finds for sale. Most of the items purchased have since been donated to the British Museum. Finds still in a private collection include a Samian cup, an Ivy-leaf dish, a dish and a blue bead, all dating to the 1st century. The exact provenance of these finds could not be ascertained and the brickearth company is now out of business.

Location

Grid reference TQ 827 670 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ86NW
County KENT
Civil Parish GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish UPCHURCH, SWALE, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> oral Sgn.Cdr. P.H.Ker Gray , Hazlemere, Surrey (OS Card Reference). SKE47988.

<2> Field report for monument TQ 86 NW 33 - November, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4580.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: oral Sgn.Cdr. P.H.Ker Gray , Hazlemere, Surrey.
  • <2>XY Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 86 NW 33 - November, 1964. [Mapped feature: #30263 cemetery, ]

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 20 2021 3:24PM