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Monument record TR 25 SW 45 - Early medieval graves, Little Cote, Dover Road, Barham Downs
Summary
Four early medieval graves were found in 1968, Two of the inhumations contained grave goods, in one a knife, the other 2 copper alloy mounts and 4 knives. These 4 graves are designated 'Barham Downs B'.
The site lies on the brow of a slight spur of a south-west facing slope. OD 95-100. 1km to the south of the 'Barham A' site (TR 25 SW 43).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 212 508 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR25SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BARHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
Four Anglo-Saxon inhumations identified on Barham Downs in 1966. Three barrows, 2 with pennanular ditches were also excavated. These may be am outlier of the cemetery TR25SW14.(1)
Four early medieval graves were found in 1968, Two of the inhumations contained grave goods, in one a knife, the other 2 copper alloy mounts and 4 knives.
The site lies on the brow of a slight spur of a south-west facing slope. OD 95-100. 1km to the south of the 'Barham A' site (TR 25 SW 43).
Andrew Richardson, 2000, Gazetteer of Anglo-Saxon Cemeteries and Burial-Sites in Kent (Unpublished document). SKE29253.
<1> Md Arch 13 1969 233 (DM Wilson and DG Hurst) (OS Card Reference). SKE46577.
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2022 2:23PM