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Findspot record TQ 84 SE 35 - Lithic scatter, Smarden Burial Ground
Summary
In May 2001 during the opening of a new grave, three pieces of flint debitage were recovered. The recently enclosed extension to the burial ground was walked to ascertain whether anymore material was present. In all 380 pieces were recovered amounting to 2285grams of material from an area of approximately 600 sq m. The assemblage has been assessed by a specialist and found to consist of cores, blades, flakes, and angular fractures. Formal tool types were lacking but there were three Mesolithic microblades and a fragment of knife blade possibly of Neolithic date. One hundred and eight pot-boilers were also found. The scatter appears to be reasonably discrete and is bounded on the south east by the River Beult 30 m away.
Location
Grid reference | TQ 8774 4228 (point) Estimated from sources |
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Map sheet | TQ84SE |
County | KENT |
District | ASHFORD, KENT |
Civil Parish | SMARDEN, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Terry Standen, 2001, Lithic Scatter - Smarden Burial Ground (Unpublished document). SKE7987.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE7987 Unpublished document: Terry Standen. 2001. Lithic Scatter - Smarden Burial Ground.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Fieldwalking survey of Smarden Burial Ground, Smarden (EKE5855)
Record last edited
Oct 21 2024 3:05PM