Findspot record TQ 87 NE 15 - Two Anglo Saxon Sceattas, Found on the Isle of Grain

Summary

Two early medieval sceattas were found on or near the Isle of Grain 'under an old wall'. The first was an early Anglo Saxon sceattaof the London derived series. The second was a transitional 'Kentish' type silver sceatta dated to c.690-725.

Location

Grid reference TQ 86 75 (point) LO
Map sheet TQ87NE
County KENT
Civil Parish ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> BAR 128 Sceattas in Eng and on the Continent 1984 253 (D Hill and DM Metcalf) (OS Card Reference). SKE37490.

<2> Seaby Coin and Medal Bulletin Nov 1977 403 (OS Card Reference). SKE49434.

<3> Seaby Coin and medal Bulletin May 1978 156 (OS Card Reference). SKE49433.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: BAR 128 Sceattas in Eng and on the Continent 1984 253 (D Hill and DM Metcalf). [Mapped feature: #31478 find, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Seaby Coin and Medal Bulletin Nov 1977 403.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: Seaby Coin and medal Bulletin May 1978 156.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 27 2021 8:22PM