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Findspot record TR 36 NW 4 - Roman ring, Birchington
Summary
A Roman gold ring inscribed 'FIDES CONSTANI', was ploughed up somewhere in Birchington, possibly in 1860. The present location of this artefact is uncertain.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 30 69 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A gold ring inscribed FIDES CONSTANI was ploughed up in Birchington, perhaps about 1860. Whereabouts unknown, but was formerly in the possession of Mr J.P Powell of Quex (1,2). Additional references (3,4).
<1> VCH Kent vol 3 1932 146 (M V Taylor, R F Jessup & C F C Hawkes) (OS Card Reference). SKE51210.
<2> Archaeol Journ Vol 50 1893 282-3 (F Haverfield) (OS Card Reference). SKE37290.
<3> Literary Gazette 1860 166 (OS Card Reference). SKE46135.
<4> Memories de la Soc des Antiquaries de la France 10 1889 366 (Mowat) (OS Card Reference). SKE46887.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE51210 OS Card Reference: VCH Kent vol 3 1932 146 (M V Taylor, R F Jessup & C F C Hawkes).
- <2>XY SKE37290 OS Card Reference: Archaeol Journ Vol 50 1893 282-3 (F Haverfield). [Mapped feature: #63020 find, ]
- <3> SKE46135 OS Card Reference: Literary Gazette 1860 166.
- <4> SKE46887 OS Card Reference: Memories de la Soc des Antiquaries de la France 10 1889 366 (Mowat).
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 30 2023 4:18PM