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Monument record TQ 57 SW 55 - Roman findspot and burial
Summary
A small, probably late 1st century BC-1st century AD, pot of dark brown ware, was presented to Dartford Museum by Mr. P. Mortimer of the Engineers Drawing Office, Bridge House, Dartford. It was found in 1959 by council workmen, on Temple Hill, during the removal of soil from a small pit by a mechanical grab: the pot had accompanied a burial which was scattered and lost. The pit was later filled in and nothing further was found.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5487 7497 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DARTFORD, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Full Description
A small, probably late 1st c.BC-1stc.AD, pot of dark brown ware, was presented to Dartford Museum by Mr. P. Mortimer of the Engineers Drawing Office, Bridge House, Dartford. It was found in 1959 by council workmen, on Temple Hill, during the removal of soil from a small pit by a mechanical grab: the pot had accompanied a burial which was scattered and lost. Mr. Mortimer indicated the exact findspot at TQ 54887497. The pit was later filled in and nothing further was found. (1)
<1> Dartford Museum Donations File. (OS Card Reference). SKE39671.
<2> F1 ASP 18-SEP-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE42171.
<3> Field report for monument TQ 57 SW 55 - September, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3164.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
May 13 2021 2:36PM