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Findspot record TR 15 NE 1729 - Anglo-Saxon Find spot & Burial, St. Martin's Churchyard, Longport
Summary
In the burial ground attached to St Martin's chuch in 1860 were found looped gold coins and an intaglio. Also found was a Saxon or Frankish circular ornament set with garnets. Some of the coins were Merovingian, one is of Justin, (d 527 AD) Another was of the mid 6th century AD.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1585 5777 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Roach Smith, C., 1861, On Anglo-Saxon remains discovered recently in various places in Kent (Article in serial). SWX9348.
Grierson, P., 1960, The Canterbury (St Martin's) Hoard of Frankish and Anglo-Saxon Coin-Ornaments (Article in serial). SKE30995.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: St Martin's Church (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE14368)
Record last edited
Jul 13 2015 10:51AM