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Monument record TR 37 SW 12 - Romano-British burials and finds, Margate
Summary
Human skeletal material and coins were reportedly found on the beach at Margate in 1925. During subsequent investigations graves were discovered on the cliff tops. The apparent hurried nature of some of the burials may indicate that these were battle victims. In 1986 the Thanet Archaeological Unit discovered several more unexcavated graves. Roman pottery sherds have also been found within beach deposits here: these may have eroded from the cemetery on the cliffs above.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 320 704 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SW |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
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Full Description
TR 320 704 Romano-British burials and finds. In 1925 human skeletal material and coins were found on the beach below the cliffs. Dr A. Rowe investigated and found graves on the cliff top, the positions of some of of the skeletons indicating a hasty burial (battle victims?). In 1986, TAU discovered several more unexcavated graves. (1). Roman sherds found in beach deposits here, eroded from cemetery? (2).
<1> Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 rec no 3 (OS Card Reference). SKE44649.
<2> David Perkins/Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 2000, Thanet and Wantsum coastal sites (Unpublished document). SWX9343.
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Record last edited
Aug 21 2023 11:44AM