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Findspot record TR 26 NE 98 - Roman Follis of Constantine, Monkton
Summary
A Roman follis of Constantine was found during the construction of the Monkton gas pipeline in 1982. The findspot was in close proximity to Gore Street. The find dates to the early 4th century during the reign of Constantine from AD 306-337. Other than a few sherds of medieval pottery and a few flint flakes little else was found in this area of the pipeline. (location accurate to the nearest 20m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2744 6502 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MONKTON, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[TR 27446502 sited from plan] A Roman follis of Constantine was found during the construction of the Monkton gas pipeline in 1982. Inscribed CONSTANTIVS NOBIL C, GENIO POPVLI ROMS, Trier mint mark ITR.(1)
<1> Arch Cant 101 1984 85 (DRJ Perkins and S Chadwick Hawkes) (OS Card Reference). SKE34600.
<1> Perkins, D. R. J. & Hawkes, S. C., 1984, The Thanet Gas Pipeline Phases I & II (Monkton Parish) 1982, Arch Cant 101 1984 85 (DRJ Perkins and S Chadwick Hawkes) (Article in serial). SKE11845.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SKE11845 Article in serial: Perkins, D. R. J. & Hawkes, S. C.. 1984. The Thanet Gas Pipeline Phases I & II (Monkton Parish) 1982. CI pages 83 - 114. Arch Cant 101 1984 85 (DRJ Perkins and S Chadwick Hawkes). [Mapped feature: #49738 Find, ]
- <1> SKE34600 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 101 1984 85 (DRJ Perkins and S Chadwick Hawkes).
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event Boundary: Archaeological Watching brief and excavations, Thanet Gas Pipeline, Phase I-IV (Ref: EI 15026) (EKE3996)
Record last edited
May 14 2025 12:08PM