Monument record TR 35 NW 33 - Group of Romano-British Cremation Burials, Near Sandwich Station
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TR 33 57 (point) LO |
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Map sheet | TR35NW |
County | KENT |
District | DOVER, KENT |
Civil Parish | SANDWICH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Three cinerary Roman urns, containing burnt bones, were discovered near Sandwich Railway Station. Mr W H Rolfe, in describing these remains stated the following; one contained a small urn of coarse dark clay, and had a small red cup and two urns placed about it; another had a red bottle and some Samian ware surrounding it; the third had two paterae of the same ware, in one of which were three coins; one of Julia Mamaea, one of Alexander Severus in base silver, and one in brass, uncertain. (This burial would appear to date c.221-250 AD). (1) No further information obtained during fieldwork. (2)
<1> JBAA 2 1847 352 (OS Card Reference). SKE44890.
<2> F1 FGA 20-JUL-1964 (OS Card Reference). SKE42950.
<3> Field report for monument TR 35 NW 33 - July, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6053.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Apr 13 2023 10:24AM