Findspot record TQ 75 NE 1013 - Palaeolithic handaxe from Sandling, Boxley

Summary

Palaeolithic handaxe from Sandling, Boxley, surface find by Dr C Foster

Location

Grid reference TQ 7550 5820 (point) Approximate
Map sheet TQ75NE
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish BOXLEY, MAIDSTONE, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Palaeolithic handaxe from Sandling, Boxley, surface find by Dr C Foster, reported by Evans (1), then this source followed through for subsequent site listings (2, 3, 4). Described by Evans as a "rude, almost circular implement.. ochreous".


<1> Evans, J., 1897, The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, p610 (Monograph). SWX6573.

<2> Roe, D.A., 1968, Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites, p173 (Monograph). SWX6570.

<3> Wessex Archaeology, 1993, The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text], M 4.23 (Monograph). SWX6569.

<4> Wessex Archaeology, 1993, The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project: maps for Report No. 2, Regions 4 & 1, The South West and South of the Thames [Vol II - maps], M 4.23 (Unpublished document). SKE12023.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Monograph: Evans, J.. 1897. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain. p610.
  • <2> Monograph: Roe, D.A.. 1968. Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites. 1-355. p173.
  • <3> Monograph: Wessex Archaeology. 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text]. M 4.23.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project: maps for Report No. 2, Regions 4 & 1, The South West and South of the Thames [Vol II - maps]. M 4.23.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: The Southern rivers Palaeolithic Project (EKE20337)

Record last edited

Feb 3 2021 3:47PM