Findspot record TQ 74 NE 7 - Palaeolithic handaxe found in 1960 in Marden

Summary

A Palaeolithic handaxe was found in 1960 on the surface of a newly grassed field near Stile Bridge. It is ovate in shape with a light brown patina, 4.5ins x 3ins (11.5cm x 7.5cm). The finder has the axe and no further information is available.ilable.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7607 4739 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ74NE
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish MARDEN, MAIDSTONE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> F1 CFW 07-DEC-61 (OS Card Reference). SKE42466.

<2> Mr R W Highwood Manor Farm Wanshurst Green (OS Card Reference). SKE47411.

<3> F2 ASP 14-JAN-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE43110.

<4> Field report for monument TQ 74 NE 7 - December, 1961 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3729.

<5> Field report for monument TQ 74 NE 7 - January, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3730.

<6> Wessex Archaeology, 1993, The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text], M3.5 (Monograph). SWX6569.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 07-DEC-61.
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Mr R W Highwood Manor Farm Wanshurst Green.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: F2 ASP 14-JAN-64.
  • <4>XY Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 74 NE 7 - December, 1961. [Mapped feature: #18517 find, ]
  • <5> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 74 NE 7 - January, 1964.
  • <6> Monograph: Wessex Archaeology. 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text]. M3.5.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: The Southern rivers Palaeolithic Project (EKE20337)

Record last edited

Dec 13 2024 11:50AM