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Findspot record TQ 87 SW 4 - Roman jar, found near south Yantlett Creek, Gillingham
Summary
A Roman jar was found on salt marsh near South Yantlett Creek in July 1961. It was identified as a late 1st century AD narrow-mouthed jar in grey ware. It was found complete except for part of the rim. Now thought to be in store at Maidstone Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 819 706 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Late 1st A.D. Narrow-mouthed jar in grey ware with slight cordon at base of neck : complete except for part of rim. Casual find by River Board employee, in July 1961, from approximately TQ 8190 7060 In store Maidstone Museum. Acc. No. 39/61 (a) (1). Additional reference (3) and site photograph (4).
<1> D. Kelly Maidstone Mus. Arch. Asst. (OS Card Reference). SKE39562.
<2> F1 CFW 29-MAR-63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42816.
<3> Field report for monument TQ 87 SW 4 - March, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4692.
<4> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11212.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SKE39562 OS Card Reference: D. Kelly Maidstone Mus. Arch. Asst.. [Mapped feature: #32358 find, ]
- <2> SKE42816 OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 29-MAR-63.
- <3> SKE4692 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 87 SW 4 - March, 1963.
- <4> SWX11212 Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/1. print.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 29 2021 6:49PM