Monument record TR 35 NW 33 - Group of Romano-British Cremation Burials, Near Sandwich Station

Summary

Three Roman cremations dating from AD 221 to 250 were found near Sandwich Railway Station. A cup, two urns, a bottle,two dishes and three coins accompanied the burials.

Location

Grid reference TR 33 57 (point) LO
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.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: JBAA 2 1847 352.
  • <2>XY OS Card Reference: F1 FGA 20-JUL-1964. [Mapped feature: #57195 burials, ]
  • <3> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 35 NW 33 - July, 1964.

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Protected Status/Designation

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Record last edited

Apr 13 2023 10:24AM