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Findspot record TR 37 SW 9 - Roman finds, Westgate foreshore, Margate
Summary
200 Roman brass coins and a number of other small finds were discovered on Westgate foreshore in 1845. The coins dated from the reigns of the Emperors Tetricus to Gratian (c.268-375). They were reportedly found in a number of locations suggesting they did not come from a hoard. The other small finds included many broken brooches, several rings and bronze bangles and bracelets. It is not known where these finds are now located.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 31 70 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SW |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two hundred small brass Roman coins, mostly minimi, dating from Tetricus to Gratian, a plated denarius of Maximin, many broken brooches, several rings, bronze bangles and bracelets were picked up on Westgate shore during 1845. [The finder infers that the objects were found separately. In that case, the coins would not necessarily constitute a hoard]. (1,2)
<1> JBAA 1 1845 146 (OS Card Reference). SKE44851.
<2> VCH Kent 3 1932 174 (OS Card Reference). SKE51110.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Mar 20 2018 4:41PM