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Monument record TR 24 NW 21 - Early-medieval cemetery, Broome Park, Canterbury
Summary
Anglo-Saxon inhumation cemetery was recorded during a gas pipeline construction in September 1969. Five graves were identified, one contained several inhumations. All the inhumations were orientated north-south. Grave goods included a bead and pottery. The finds are in the Royal Museum, Canterbury.
The site lies on a west facing slope. OD 95-100m.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2225 4883 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR24NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BARHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
TR 22264884. Anglo-Saxon inhumation cemetery cut by gas pipe line line September 1969. Five graves recognised, one containing several burials, all orientated north-south. Finds comprised a green bead and several potsherds, one 8th-9th century. Finds to go to Royal Museum, Canterbury. Find-site surveyed at 1:2500. (1)
<1> J Bradshaw 8 Forest Houses Challock (OS Card Reference). SKE44798.
<2> F1 CFW 17.11.69 (OS Card Reference). SKE42604.
<3> Field report for monument TR 24 NW 21 - November, 1969 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5681.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2022 2:42PM