TQ 54 SE 4 - Neolithic flint axe, Southborough

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Findspot record TQ 54 SE 4 - Neolithic flint axe, Southborough

Summary

A Neolithic polished flint axe was found during work to dig foundations for a new school in 1954. The axe was made of grey flint with a grey and white patina (veneer). It was polished smooth on both its surfaces and retained evidence of the original flaking. The axe was given to maidstone museum where it is thought to remain.

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Grid reference	TQ 5839 4206 (point) FCE
Map sheet	TQ54SE
County	KENT
District	TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Civil Parish	SOUTHBOROUGH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

Full Description

<1> Inf. from County Arch. Mr E T Ashley-Smith (OS Card Reference). SKE44375.

<2> Arch Cant vol 68 1954 211-12 fig (L R A Grove & A Warhurst) (OS Card Reference). SKE36428.

<3> Gallins, Melvin, Ward & Ptns, 15 Manchester Sq. London, W1 (OS Card Reference). SKE43470.

<4> F1 ASP 28.01.63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42322.

<5> Field report for monument TQ 54 SE 4 - January, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE2729.

Sources/Archives (5)

<1> SKE44375 OS Card Reference: Inf. from County Arch. Mr E T Ashley-Smith.
<2> SKE36428 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant vol 68 1954 211-12 fig (L R A Grove & A Warhurst).
<3> SKE43470 OS Card Reference: Gallins, Melvin, Ward & Ptns, 15 Manchester Sq. London, W1.
<4> SKE42322 OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 28.01.63.
<5>XY SKE2729 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 54 SE 4 - January, 1963. [Mapped feature: #19273 find, ]