Findspot record TR 36 SW 26 - Roman lead slingbullet, Minster

Summary

A Roman lead slingbullet is on exhibition in Margate Public Library. This find is of the 'glans' type taken from the Latin for the word acorn referring to its shape. The bullet is inscribed with the words 'Feri-Roma'. The artefact was reportedly found in Minster but there is little information. The exact location or date of its discovery are unknown.

Location

Grid reference TR 31 63 (point) LO
Map sheet TR36SW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish MINSTER, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> F1 CFW 24-SEP-63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42751.

<2> Field report for monument TR 36 SW 26 - September, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6284.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 24-SEP-63. [Mapped feature: #66039 find, ]
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 36 SW 26 - September, 1963.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 28 2023 9:24PM