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Monument record TR 35 SE 22 - 1st century Roman pottery
Summary
Two 1st century Roman pottery vessels were found circa 1890. They are possibly from a cremation dating from AD 40 to AD 80
Location
| Grid reference | TR 361 511 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
(TR) 362512. Two 1st century Roman vessels were found, c 1890, in a disused chalk quarry 100 yards south west of Douglas Avenue, Mill Hill, Deal, by the father of R.A Adamson of Wesk Wickham. a) Urn of soft black ware, height 7.25 inches, diameter 5.5 inches, base 2.5 inches. Restored from fragments and showing characteristic first century features. b) Samian patera, height 1.25 inches, diameter 6.75 inches, base 3.25 inches. Stamped BASSI, the work of the potter Bassus from La Graufesenque. This specimen is in almost perfect condition. Claudian-Vespasian AD 40 - 80. Both vessels are in the possession of R.I Little. (1)
<1> Arch Cant 73 1959 219 (K D Hore) (OS Card Reference). SKE35535.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE35535 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 73 1959 219 (K D Hore). [Mapped feature: #58430 find, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
May 2 2023 3:16PM