Findspot record TQ 54 NE 35 - Palaeolithic handaxe found at Woodside Road, Tonbridge

Summary

Acheulian hand axe found in garden of 1 Woodside Rd Tonbridge.

Location

Grid reference TQ 5874 4568 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ54NE
Civil Parish TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT
District TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Report of Acheulian hand axe found in rear garden of no 1 Woodside Road Tonbridge in late 1950s by Mrs S Rutter, former occupant. The artefact was subsequently taken to Ferrisacre, Ridgemont, Berks and buried in the concrete garage floor. (1)


<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Pers Comm from Mrs P Rutter to P Harding, Wessex Arch 20/6/1996 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Pers Comm from Mrs P Rutter to P Harding, Wessex Arch 20/6/1996.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 15 2022 2:41PM