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
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 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

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Record last edited

Sep 30 2024 2:37PM