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Findspot record TR 24 SE 221 - Mesolithic tranchet axe, Wolverton Lane Quarry
Summary
In July 2014 a mesolithic tranchet axe was found protruding from the the face of the old Wolverton quarry.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2617 4322 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR24SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ALKHAM, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In July 2014 a mesolithic tranchet axe was found protruding from the the face of the old Wolverton quarry. Three sections were subsequently excavated in the quarry to investigate the deposits surrounding the discovery. (1)
Vince Burrows, 2018, A mesolithic tranchet axe find: investigation at Wolverton Lane Quarry, Alkham Valley (Article in serial). SKE51645.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE51645 Article in serial: Vince Burrows. 2018. A mesolithic tranchet axe find: investigation at Wolverton Lane Quarry, Alkham Valley. Archaeologia Cantiana vol. 139 pp 252-258.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation in Wolverton Quarry, 2014 (EKE16893)
Record last edited
Aug 10 2018 11:27AM