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Findspot record TR 34 SW 224 - Anglo-Saxon Disc Brooch, Priory Hill, Dover
Summary
An Anglo Saxon disc brooch was discovered in 1883, possibly during the construction of the houses on Priory Hill. The brooch is a fine example in exceptional preservation of a common type. The brooch was located in Dover museum but was stolen in 1967. (location accurate to the nearest 100m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3132 4172 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> S. E. Rigold and L. E. Webster, Archaeologia Cantiana: Three Anglo Saxon Disk Brooches. Vol 85, Arch Cant 85, 1970,8-12, (S.E. Rigold and L.E. Webster) (Article in serial). SKE31917.
<2> John Willson, 1988, Kent Archaeological Review: Saxon Burials from Priory Hill Dover. Vol. 94 (Article in serial). SKE31919.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE31917 Article in serial: S. E. Rigold and L. E. Webster. Archaeologia Cantiana: Three Anglo Saxon Disk Brooches. Vol 85. Vol. 85 pp. 1-18. Arch Cant 85, 1970,8-12, (S.E. Rigold and L.E. Webster).
- <2> SKE31919 Article in serial: John Willson. 1988. Kent Archaeological Review: Saxon Burials from Priory Hill Dover. Vol. 94. Vol. 94 pp. 81-92.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Apr 3 2023 2:33PM