Findspot record TQ 87 NW 21 - Roman cremation urn, near Lower Stoke, Stoke

Summary

A Roman cremation urn was found in an area after topsoil was removed. The rim of a black burnished urn was visible. Flints and calcined bone were found within this and it was capped by the remains of a reddish saucer. The pottery was dated to the mid first century AD and was taken to Rochester Museum for preservation.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8384 7558 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ87NW
County KENT
Civil Parish STOKE, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Arch Cant 96 1980 382 (P Thornhill and P Payne) (OS Card Reference). SKE36257.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 96 1980 382 (P Thornhill and P Payne). [Mapped feature: #31716 Cremation, ]

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: THE WICK,STOKE (Ref: EI 36337) (EKE4558)

Record last edited

Sep 28 2021 6:45PM