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Findspot record TQ 73 SW 3 - Bronze palstave axe, Pillary Farm, Flimwell
Summary
A bronze palstave axe was found in close proximity to a spring at Pillary Farm, Flimwell. Little further information about the discovery could be found but a spring rising near the farm was identified as the likely findspot.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 707 321 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ73SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HAWKHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Full Description
A bronze palstave 6 3/10' x 2 4/5', found close to a spring at Pillary Farm, Flimwell (On Sussex/Kent border). (1) The present owner of Flimwell House Farm (TQ 710322) formerly Pillary Farm knew nothing of the find, but stated that the nearest spring to the farm rises at TQ 70813211. (2)
<1> Sx Notes and Queries 5 1934/5 5 (W Ruskin Butterfield) (OS Card Reference). SKE49789.
<2> F1 PAS 20-DEC-72 (OS Card Reference). SKE43042.
<3> Field report for monument TQ 73 SW 3 - December, 1972 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3719.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Jun 30 2021 1:04PM