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Findspot record TQ 55 SE 42 - Two Lower Palaeolithic hand axes from general Bitchet area, Seal
Summary
Chart Farm, Broomsleigh: surface finds of numerous Palaeolithic handaxes in late 19th century and early 20th century.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 571 542 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ55SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | SEAL, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two Lower Palaeolithic hand axes. Provenance: Bitchet, Seal (TQ 572542). Kent County Museums Service Accession No.: K1850.44-45 (1) It is not clear whether these handaxes derive from the Harrison collection, selected items from which are reported in Maidstone Museum. (2)
2015 Volunteer Project suggested that TQ 55 SE 42 corresponds to NWK-6, No. 4,5 and 6 from the Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project.
<1> Inf. from Kent County Museums Service held by Kent SMR (OS Card Reference). SKE44377.
<2> Lee, E.S 01-MAY-1995 RCHME Recording (OS Card Reference). SKE46007.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Nov 4 2024 1:59PM