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Findspot record TQ 95 NE 143 - Roman brooch, Newnham castle
Summary
A Roman brooch found in medieval demolition layers.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9544 5789 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ95NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NEWNHAM, SWALE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 2012 the Wychling, Doddington and Newnham Historical Research Group carried out an excavation of Newnham castle. A Roman copper alloy brooch in very good condition was found in medieval demolition material. It was described as a P type brooch of the 2nd century. (1)
<1> Paula Jardine-Rose, 2012, Newnham Castle-Excavations - Kent - Interim Report (Article in serial). SKE24832.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE24832 Article in serial: Paula Jardine-Rose. 2012. Newnham Castle-Excavations - Kent - Interim Report. The Castle Studies Group Journal 26: 196–200.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 6 2013 1:10PM