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Findspot record TQ 75 NE 61 - Neolithic arrowhead found in Maidstone
Summary
A Neolithic leaf-shaped arrowhead was found in the winter 1957-8 in Queen's Road, Maidstone, on land belonging to Darge Thomson Ltd. Mr. Darge stated that the arrowhead was sifted from a load of soil which had been transported to the nursery from the Ightham area of Kent, and its exact provenance was unknown.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 74 55 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Full Description
A neolithic leaf-shaped arrowhead was found in the winter 1957-8 in Queen's Road, Maidstone, on land belonging to Darge Thomson Ltd., and presented to Maidstone Musuem (Acc.No.31.1958) (1) Mr. Darge stated that the arrowhead was sifted from a load of soil which had been transported to the nursery from the Ightham area of Kent, exact provenance unknown. (2)
<1> Arch Cant 72 1958 223 (E J E Pirie) (OS Card Reference). SKE35514.
<2> F1 ASP 05.03.64 (OS Card Reference). SKE41928.
<3> Field report for monument TQ 75 NE 60 - March, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3825.
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Record last edited
Jul 8 2021 11:40AM