Findspot record TQ 55 NE 270 - Seal Chart Common: several Palaeolithic handaxes found

Summary

Seal Chart Common: several Palaeolithic handaxes found in late 19th century, probably surface-finds although circumstances of recovery unknown

Location

Grid reference TQ 55990 56135 (point)
Map sheet TQ55NE
County KENT
Civil Parish SEAL, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Full Description

<1> Prestwich, J., 1889, On the occurrence of Palaeolithic flint implements in the neighbourhood of Ightham Kent, their distribution and probable age, p285 (Article in serial). SKE31330.

<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, p173 (Monograph). SWX6570.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Article in serial: Prestwich, J.. 1889. On the occurrence of Palaeolithic flint implements in the neighbourhood of Ightham Kent, their distribution and probable age. Vol 45, 270 - 297. p285.
  • <2> Monograph: Evans, J.. 1897. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain. p608.
  • <3> Monograph: Roe, D.A.. 1968. Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites. 1-355. p173.

Finds (1)

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Record last edited

Sep 15 2022 3:46PM