November and December
An extraordinary Christmas find! This extraordinary find, recovered during the December 2022 Office excavation (Site code: EX MAS 22), is a beautiful example of a Clausimus coin Clausimus coin (Estimated date: 3 days BC*) from the Late Christmas period. The fine markings and colour distinguish it from the Early Christmas period, when it was generally expected that the widely distributed Chocolate coin was used.
For further information of the site go to: Newsletter 20
Image: courtesy of Rochester Art Gallery
We were delighted to announce the opening of an exhibition ‘The Ghosts of Other Things’, created by CAT artist-in-residence Bryan Hawkins. Archaeological investigations conducted in 2021/22 in advance of the development of the new InnovationParkMedway near Rochester Airport formed the basis of this exciting exhibition. Expanding beyond the archaeology and history of site, visitors were invited to explore Rochester’s history and its ‘ghosts’. The exhibition at Rochester Art Gallery runs until 14 January 2023. Don’t miss it! For further details go to medway.gov.uk/arts The Ghosts of Other Things AN HISTORIC MAP OF CANTERBURY Only £9.99 available online and instore
Discovered in the Canterbury Archaeological Trust chimney, experts have identified the coin as being of the venerated, once ruler of Lapland, Santa I. From all at Canterbury Archaeological Trust, have a very happy Christmas and a safe New Year. *BC: Before Christmas
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