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Article: An early eighteenth-century denture from Rochester, Kent, England.(Research)
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- Antiquity
- Article date:
- December 1, 2004
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Introduction
The denture (Figure 1) was discovered in a pit lined with chalk blocks which was excavated in 1998 at Boley Hill, Rochester, Kent by Alan Ward for Canterbury Archaeological Trust. The pit was identified as a disused latrine, and in addition to the denture contained a minimum of sixty-four pottery vessels; sixteen clay pipe bowls, at least ten glass vessels and a number of bone and tortoiseshell combs, bone pins and iron knives. A secure early eighteenth century date (c. 1700-1710) is given by the objects. The clay pipes fall within the range of 1680-1710, the latest being manufactured in London and dated to the first half of the eighteenth century. A ...