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Findspot record TQ 65 SE 20 - Unpolished Neolithic axe, found at Teston
Summary
An unpolished Neolithic axe of fine workmanship was found c.1930. This axe was found in a small bank on the south side of a trackway. It is now in the Maidstone Museum store.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6989 5313 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TESTON, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Full Description
[TQ 69895316] Unpolished Neolithic axe of fine workmanship found c.1930 by F G Latter, 1 Leigh Terrace, Teston. In his possession June 1953. [A later note signed by L R A Grove says it is now in Maidstone Mus.] (1)
This axe was found in a small bank on the S. side of a trackway at approximately TQ 6989 5314. In Maidstone Museum store. (2)
Additional information (3-4)
<1> Maidstone Museum Office 6" (A Warhurst c 1954) (OS Card Reference). SKE46477.
<2> Oral Mr F Latter, 1964, Teston (OS Card Reference). SKE47956.
<3> F1 CFW 12.02.64 (OS Card Reference). SKE42537.
<4> Field report for monument TQ 65 SE 20 - February, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3433.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE46477 OS Card Reference: Maidstone Museum Office 6" (A Warhurst c 1954).
- <2> SKE47956 OS Card Reference: Oral Mr F Latter, 1964, Teston.
- <3> SKE42537 OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 12.02.64.
- <4>XY SKE3433 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 65 SE 20 - February, 1964. [Mapped feature: #13511 find, ]
Finds (1)
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Record last edited
Jun 14 2021 11:29AM