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    Memorial

    Battle of Medway

    Battle Of Medway

    Source: Copyright Andrew Wells

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    Current Location

    On the east bank of the River Medway, Old Church Lane, Burham, Tonbridge And Malling, Kent, ME6 5TA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 70895 61861

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    © WMR-41288

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    Type of Memorial
    Stone of remembrance
    WMR Reference Number
    41288
    Description
    Stone of Remembrance
    Inscription
    THIS STONE COMMEMORATES THE BATTLE OF MEDWAY AD43 WHEN A ROMAN ARMY CROSSED THE RIVER AND DEFEATED THE BRITISH TRIBES UNDER CARACTACUS
    War
    Roman Invasion and Occupation (55 BCE-410 CE )
    Sponsor Type
    other

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1998

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    Kent County Council

    Components

    Stone of remembrance

    Height: 1800MM

    Width: 900MM

    Depth: 300MM


    Made from: Stone - Kentish Ragstone


    Condition: Good


    • Our Blog http://ukniwm.wordpress.com/2007/06/15/romans-in-britain-commemorating-the-earliest-conflict/