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Findspot record TQ 55 NE 261 - Ightham, Oldbury Hill, Patchgrove Wood and "Patchgrove": surface-finds of numerous Palaeolithic handaxes
Summary
Ightham, Oldbury Hill, Patchgrove Wood and "Patchgrove": surface-finds of numerous Palaeolithic handaxes reported in late 19th century, of which at least 40 held in musuem collections, mostly in British Museum and Maidstone Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 58200 56680 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ55NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | IGHTHAM, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Full Description
<1> Prestwich J, , 1891, On the age, formation, and successive drift-stages of the Darent; with remarks on the Palaeolithic implements of the district, and on the origin of the Chalk escarpment. , Plate VII (Article in serial). ske55094.
<2> Evans, J., 1897, The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, p608 (Monograph). SWX6573.
<3> Roe, D.A., 1968, Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites, p161 (Monograph). SWX6570.
<4> Wessex Archaeology, 1993, The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text], NWK6.45 (Monograph). SWX6569.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE55094 Article in serial: Prestwich J, . 1891. On the age, formation, and successive drift-stages of the Darent; with remarks on the Palaeolithic implements of the district, and on the origin of the Chalk escarpment. . Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society 47: 126-163. Plate VII.
- <2> SWX6573 Monograph: Evans, J.. 1897. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain. p608.
- <3> SWX6570 Monograph: Roe, D.A.. 1968. Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites. 1-355. p161.
- <4> SWX6569 Monograph: Wessex Archaeology. 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text]. NWK6.45.
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Record last edited
Sep 15 2022 3:43PM