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Monument record TQ 97 SW 11 - Romano-British cremations
Summary
A mid to late 2nd century Romano British burial ground found in 1968 on the site of the new Sheppey High School. Excavations disclosed three burial groups, each consisting of an urn containing bone and one or two platters or beakers. A small bead necklace or bracelet of glass and jet beads and imitation pearls was discovered.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9376 7264 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97SW |
| Civil Parish | SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Letter & Plan (PE Leach 28 10 68 - AO/L) (OS Card Reference). SKE46015.
<2> Letter (BJ Philip 4 11 68 - AO/P) (OS Card Reference). SKE46024.
<3> F1 ASP 25-NOV-69 (OS Card Reference). SKE42291.
<4> KAR 18 Winter 1969-70 7 (P Leach) (OS Card Reference). SKE45245.
<5> Field report for monument TQ 97 SW 11 - November, 1969 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5029.
<6> Leach, P.E., 1969, Sheppey Romano-British burials (Article in serial). SWX7661.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SKE46015 OS Card Reference: Letter & Plan (PE Leach 28 10 68 - AO/L).
- <2> SKE46024 OS Card Reference: Letter (BJ Philip 4 11 68 - AO/P).
- <3>XY SKE42291 OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 25-NOV-69. [Mapped feature: #36952 Cremations, ]
- <4> SKE45245 OS Card Reference: KAR 18 Winter 1969-70 7 (P Leach).
- <5> SKE5029 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 97 SW 11 - November, 1969.
- <6> SWX7661 Article in serial: Leach, P.E.. 1969. Sheppey Romano-British burials. 18, pages 7.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: SHEPPEY HIGH SCHOOL SITE (Ref: EI 15106) (EKE4724)
Record last edited
Nov 1 2021 3:36PM