TQ 64 SW 12 - Neolithic flint axe, 'Hillcroft', Pembury

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Findspot record TQ 64 SW 12 - Neolithic flint axe, 'Hillcroft', Pembury

Summary

A Neolithic flint axe was previously found at 'Hillcroft', London Road, Pembury. The artefact was found in a rough-trimmed state, and was c.10cm long and 6cm in width. Thought to be held on display at Tunbridge Wells Museum.

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Grid reference	TQ 6166 4110 (point) FCE
Map sheet	TQ64SW
County	KENT
District	TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Civil Parish	PEMBURY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

Full Description

On exhibition in Tunbridge Wells Museum is a Ne flint axe, found at 'Hillcroft', London Road, Pembury. In a rough-trimmed state, it is 4 inches long, 2 1/2 inches broad. The Curator, Mrs. Bradley, could offer no further information. Unpublished. No acc. number. (1) The present occupiers of 'Hillcroft' know nothing of this find. They have been resident there for 4 1/2 years. The previous occupiers, Hawkins, have left the district and their present place of residence is unknown. Find sited to 'Hillcroft' property at TQ 61674110. (2)

<1> F1 ASP 28-JAN-63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42332.

<2> F2 ASP 30-JAN-63 (OS Card Reference). SKE43190.

<3> Field report for monument TQ 64 SW 12 - January, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3281.

<4> Field report for monument TQ 64 SW 12 - January, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3282.

Sources/Archives (4)

<1> SKE42332 OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 28-JAN-63.
<2> SKE43190 OS Card Reference: F2 ASP 30-JAN-63.
<3> SKE3281 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 64 SW 12 - January, 1963.
<4>XY SKE3282 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 64 SW 12 - January, 1963. [Mapped feature: #11884 find, ]