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Findspot record TR 36 NW 216 - Early-medieval bead and iron knife, A299 (A253), Telegraph Hill, Minster
Summary
An early-medieval cane bead and iron knife were both found near the A253 at Mount Pleasant, near Telegraph Hill, during work to lay a pipeline in 1984. 14 graves were found non recorded, thes were destrioyed during the construction of the pipe-line. The finds were recorded in the Isle of Thanet Sites and Monuments Archive but there is little information. The artefacts were identified as of 7th century Anglo-Saxon type. It is not known where the finds are now located.
The site lies appears to extend across the brow and upper part of a south facing slope, OD 40-55m.
Location
Grid reference | TR 314 656 (point) FCE |
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Map sheet | TR36NW |
County | KENT |
District | THANET, KENT |
Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 Rec no 249 (OS Card Reference). SKE44615.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE44615 OS Card Reference: Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 Rec no 249. [Mapped feature: #65213 find, ]
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 30 2024 2:37PM