Findspot record TQ 66 SW 153 - Trottiscliffe, aka (archaic) "Trosley": two Palaeolithic handaxes

Summary

Trottiscliffe, aka (archaic) "Trosley": two Palaeolithic handaxes in Maidstone Museum

Location

Grid reference TQ 64825 60575 (point)
Map sheet TQ66SW
County KENT
District TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT
Civil Parish TROTTISCLIFFE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Trottiscliffe, aka (archaic) "Trosley": two Palaeolithic handaxes recorded by Roe in the 1960s in Maidstone Museum (2), circumstances of recovery unknown (presumed surface-finds). Patch of driflint was noted on slope to east of church in late 19th century and early 20th century (1), probably a fan of material slumped down the scarp slope of the Weald.


<1> Harrison, ER, 1928, Harrison of Ightham. , pp 43, 169 etc (see index) (Monograph). SKE55068.

<2> Roe, D.A., 1968, Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites, p185 (Monograph). SWX6570.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Harrison, ER. 1928. Harrison of Ightham. . pp 43, 169 etc (see index).
  • <2> Monograph: Roe, D.A.. 1968. Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites. 1-355. p185.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: The Southern rivers Palaeolithic Project (EKE20337)

Record last edited

May 15 2025 2:31PM