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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
'From the 'submerged forest' peat bed, which is exposed at low tide in the area south of Copperhouse Marshes ... Messrs. G. Baker and F. T. Mercer have collected much Neolithic, or E.B.A. material, including some very fine arrowheads', side-, end- and thumb scrapers and two flint saws (1). Additional reference and photograph (2,3).
<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 Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document).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 SWX9337 Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999.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