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Monument record TR 23 NW 96 - Early Medieval Burial, Folkestone
Summary
An early medieval Saxon fibula was found at Folkestone Hill, between Folkestone and Dover with a human skeleton. It was discovered near the turnpike road, some years ago. It is of gilt bronze, the central band ornamented with slices of garnet, one of which remains at the bottom in a silver rim. the upper part is also set with stones or some kind of glass.It is in the possession of Mr Hills.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 24 37 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| Civil Parish | FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> JBAA 4 1849 159 (OS Card Reference). SKE44958.
<2> Sussex Arch Collect 8 1856 295 (OS Card Reference). SKE49774.
<3> R1 MJF 7 8 87 (OS Card Reference). SKE48934.
<4> Southern Water Services, 1993, Dover & Folkestone Wastewater Treatment scheme Environmental Statement (Unpublished document). SKE6815.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SKE44958 OS Card Reference: JBAA 4 1849 159. [Mapped feature: #45483 burial, ]
- <2> SKE49774 OS Card Reference: Sussex Arch Collect 8 1856 295.
- <3> SKE48934 OS Card Reference: R1 MJF 7 8 87.
- <4> SKE6815 Unpublished document: Southern Water Services. 1993. Dover & Folkestone Wastewater Treatment scheme Environmental Statement.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 8 2022 2:41PM