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Findspot record TR 26 SW 2 - Saxon spear, St Mary's Church, Chislet
Summary
Saxon spear, fragments of 2 knives and a pin were found in the N-w corner of the new churchyard. The site is on the upper part of a gentle south-east facing slope. OD 15-20m.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2230 6425 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHISLET, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[TR 22306425] Saxon spear found April 1949. (1) On exhibition in Chislet Parish Church are a spearhead, fragments of 2 knives and a pin, believed to be 4th century A.D. discovered in February 1949 by Mr. P. Male, sexton, whilst digging a grave in the N.W. corner of the new churchyard (a). The finds are in poor condition. Authority 1's siting was confirmed by Mr. Male. (2) Additional bibliography (3-4)
<1> Corr 6" (F Jenkins) (OS Card Reference). SKE39266.
<2> Card with exhibits Chislet Parish Church (OS Card Reference). SKE38595.
<3> F1 ASP 11.10.63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42042.
<4> Field report for monument TR 26 SW 2 - October, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5886.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE39266 OS Card Reference: Corr 6" (F Jenkins).
- <2>XY SKE38595 OS Card Reference: Card with exhibits Chislet Parish Church. [Mapped feature: #51245 find, ]
- <3> SKE42042 OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 11.10.63.
- <4> SKE5886 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 26 SW 2 - October, 1963.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 27 2023 6:47PM