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Findspot record TR 36 NW 183 - Romano-British finds, near Manston Airport, Minster
Summary
A potin coin was found near the A253 by metal detector during the construction of the Monkton gas pipeline in 1984. As a result of this find the area was examined further: a number of Romano British pot-sherds dating to the late 1st and early 2nd centuries were found spread out over a large area. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3255 6555 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
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Full Description
[TR 32566555 sited from plan] A Potin coin was found by metal detector during the construction of the Monkton gas pipeline in 1984. As a result of this find the area was examined further, revealing Romano British pot-sherds in late 1st to early 2nd century fabrics, grouped within a circular patch 80cm across. (1,2)
<1> Arch Cant 102 1985 44 49 60 61 fig 7 (DRJ Perkins) (OS Card Reference). SKE34634.
<2> KAR 78 1984 180 (D Perkins) (OS Card Reference). SKE45429.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event Boundary: Archaeological Watching brief and excavations, Thanet Gas Pipeline, Phase I-IV (Ref: EI 15026) (EKE3996)
Record last edited
May 13 2025 5:37PM