Findspot record TQ 74 NE 12 - Neolithic flint axe found in 1960 on Manor Farm, Wanshurst Green

Summary

A Neolithic flint axe was found in 1960 in spoil from ditch dredging on Manor Farm, Wanshurst Green. It is a large , well-made example of grey flint with a light brown patina.Its cutting edge is broken. The length is 6.5ins (16.5cm) and the width 2.7ins (7.3cm). The axe was given to Maidstone Museum.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7583 4515 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ74NE
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish MARDEN, MAIDSTONE, KENT

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Full Description

TQ 759452. A Ne. unpolished flint axe was found on Manor Farm, Wanshurst Green, by Mr R.W. Highwood and given to Maidstone Museum (Acc. No. 12.1961). It is a large, well made example, of grey flint with a light brown patina. broken cutting edge. Length (broken) 6.5", max. width 2.7". (1,2) Found in spoil from ditch dredging January 1960: approximate find spotindicated on 6" by Mr. Highwood at TQ 75844515. (3) No further finds are reported by Mr Highwood. (4) Additional bibliography. (5)


<1> MS Notes Maidstone Museum (OS Card Reference). SKE47463.

<2> Arch Cant 76 1961 200 (OS Card Reference). SKE35594.

<3> F1 CFW 07-DEC-61 (OS Card Reference). SKE42466.

<4> F2 ASP 14-JAN-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE43110.

<5> Arch Cant 76 1961 200 (OS Card Reference). SKE35594.

<6> Field report for monument TQ 74 NE 12 - December, 1961 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3735.

<7> Field report for monument TQ 74 NE 12 - January, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3736.

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: MS Notes Maidstone Museum.
  • <2>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 76 1961 200. [Mapped feature: #18567 Find, ]
  • <3> OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 07-DEC-61.
  • <4> OS Card Reference: F2 ASP 14-JAN-64.
  • <5>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 76 1961 200. [Mapped feature: #18567 Find, ]
  • <6> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 74 NE 12 - December, 1961.
  • <7> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 74 NE 12 - January, 1964.

Finds (1)

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Record last edited

Jun 30 2021 3:24PM