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Findspot record TQ 76 NE 294 - Neolithic/early Bronze Age finds from prehistoric peat, Copperhouse Marshes, Gillingham
Summary
Neolithic or early Bronze Age finds from a submerged forest peat, exposed at low tide in the area south of Copperhouse Marshes. Finds include fine arrowheads', side, end and thumb scrapers and two flint saws.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 793 689 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Upchurch Arch Group 1992 report on Nor Marsh sites to KCC (site no. 41) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document). SWX9337.
<3> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9575.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Upchurch Arch Group 1992 report on Nor Marsh sites to KCC (site no. 41).
- <2> SWX9337 Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999. Medway Estuary, site locations and summary.. Upchurch Arch Res Grp.
- <3> SWX9575 Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 4127. print.
Finds (5)
- ARROWHEAD (Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age - 3000 BC to 1501 BC)
- END SCRAPER (Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age - 3000 BC to 1501 BC)
- THUMB NAIL SCRAPER (Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age - 3000 BC to 1501 BC)
- SIDE SCRAPER (Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age - 3000 BC to 1501 BC)
- SAW (Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age - 3000 BC to 1501 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: 106G/UK/1444 (Ref: 353) (EWX6413)
- Intrusive Event: Survey of intertidal sites in the Medway Estuary (EWX6642)
Record last edited
Dec 3 2007 12:41PM