Findspot record TQ 55 NE 264 - Oldbury, general area (including Oldbury Hill): surface-finds of numerous handaxes and other Palaeolithic material (6 flakes, 4 possible flake-tools,
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TQ 58200 56500 (point) |
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Map sheet | TQ55NE |
County | KENT |
District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Civil Parish | IGHTHAM, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Full Description
Oldbury, general area (including Oldbury Hill): surface-finds of numerous handaxes and other Palaeolithic material in the late 19th century (6 flakes, 4 possible flake-tools, and one possible Levallois flake), especially by Benjamin Harrison from the talus slope (1), mostly now held in British Museum and Maidstone Museum. More than 25 handaxes recorded by Roe in the 1960s (2), and some finds in Stopes Collection at National Museum and Gallery of Wales, Cardiff (3).
<1> Evans, J., 1897, The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, p608 (Monograph). SWX6573.
<2> Roe, D.A., 1968, Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites, p170 (Monograph). SWX6570.
<3> Wenban-Smith F. F., 2004 (March), The Stopes Palaeolithic Project: Final Report, Site Catalogue, #62 (Unpublished document). SWX12877.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX6573 Monograph: Evans, J.. 1897. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain. p608.
- <2> SWX6570 Monograph: Roe, D.A.. 1968. Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites. 1-355. p170.
- <3> SWX12877 Unpublished document: Wenban-Smith F. F.. 2004 (March). The Stopes Palaeolithic Project: Final Report. Site Catalogue, #62.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 15 2022 3:43PM