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Monument record TR 15 NW 104 - Roman? Settlement
Summary
Finds of Roman artefacts in 1876 included silver and iron rings, bronze fibulae, ligulae, coins and pottery indicating a possible Roman settlement site.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1423 5771 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Many Roman objects including silver and iron rings, bronze fibulae and ligulae, coins and pottery recovered in 1876 from 'the water of the Silver Spring' (2) during excavations for a swimming bath in the Whitehall marshes (TR 14235772 - Swimming baths shown on OS 25" 1898).(1-2)
<1> Arch of Canterbury an Assessment 1985 60 49 (G Andrews) (OS Card Reference). SKE36855.
<2> Canterbury in Olden Time 31 49 plates ii 9 xviii 5 1879 (J Brent) (OS Card Reference). SKE38542.
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Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 21 2022 6:20PM