Seal, field to the east of Lower Bitchet [west of Stone Street]: surface finds of Palaeolithic handaxes reported in late 19th century from c. 530flint OD; varied forms, often white-patinated, and in fresh condition (1, 2, 3). Finds from unlocated site of "East Bitchet" may come from this locality - see new KHCP3_M_99. TQ 570551 Findspot of a Lower Palaeolithic flake in Edge of Folkstone Beds geology. (4)

<1> Spurrell FCJ, , 1883, Palaeolithic implements found in West Kent. , p95 (Article in serial). ske32204.

<2> Prestwich, J., 1889, On the occurrence of Palaeolithic flint implements in the neighbourhood of Ightham Kent, their distribution and probable age, pp 284-285 (Article in serial). SKE31330.

<3> Evans, J., 1897, The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, p608 (Monograph). SWX6573.

<4> Wessex Archaeology, 1993, The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text] (Monograph). SWX6569.