TQ 520554. A 2nd century Roman cinerary urn was discovered while foundations were being laid for a garage at 22 Kippington Road, Sevenoaks, by the owner Mr Cox. The urn was found in an upright position approximately 30 inches below the ground surface and contained a quantity of human bones. The surrounding area was dug extensively but no further pottery was found and it appears that the burial was an isolated one. The rim was everted with 5 rilled bands between the rim and shoulder. The fabric was a grey gritty colour with an orange surface which was slightly burnished with a waxy texture. The shape and decoration together with the consistent firing colour would place this urn in the later phase of Patch Grove ware. (1,2)

<1> KAR 32 1973 39 illust (J Pyke) (OS Card Reference). SKE45297.

<2> Britannia 5 1974 459-60 (D R Wilson) (OS Card Reference). SKE38377.