Find Spot record MLI86701 - Hindu Temple Token, Garnsgate Road, Long Sutton
Summary
Hindu Temple Token, Garnsgate Road, Long Sutton
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Post Medieval - 1800 AD? to 1899 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 23921
A Tanka or Hindu token temple was found under a tree. A Tanka is a religious coin that was collected by pilgrims at holy shrines as amulets or keepsakes; they were often carried around the neck or kept in purses. Although badly worn this example has the God Rama and his brother Lamsmana with a pear and bow on the obverse, the reverse shows Rama seated with Sita on a chair at their wedding with their guests around them. Hanuman the monkey general is seated at their feet. The token is about the size of a two pence piece and is made of brass; it probably dates to the 19th century. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI9603 Article in Serial: Bonnor, J.. 2004. Lincolnshire Unearthed. Page 27 Issue 1.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TF 4270 2295 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONG SUTTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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