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Findspot record TR 15 NW 105 - Romano-British axe
Summary
Roman bronze ceremonial axe, cast in the form of a bull, was found near Canterbury. It is now in the Ashmolean Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 14 57 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
A Roman bronze ceremonial axe, cast in the form of a bull, was exhibited at the Society of Antiquaries, London, in 1794. It was found near Canterbury and is now in the Ashmolean Museum. (1)
<1> Ant J 50 1970 348-50 photo (R Jessup) (OS Card Reference). SKE33205.
<2> Soc of Antiquaries Minute Book 19 407-14 (OS Card Reference). SKE49497.
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Record last edited
Jan 24 2022 12:26PM