Findspot record TR 36 NE 437 - Palaeolithic flint handaxe, from Thanet Reach Business Park, Broadstairs

Summary

Palaeolithic handaxe found during the groundworks for the Thanet Reach Business Park. The handaxe was un-patinated and in fresh condition, possibly suggesting minimal spatial movement since its discard in Palaeolithic times.

Location

Grid reference TR 3716 6762 (point) Centred
Map sheet TR36NE
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 2000, Watching Brief Report Westwood Parish, Millennium Way, Thanet Reach Business Park. Phase 2B (Unpublished document). SKE12571.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 2000. Watching Brief Report Westwood Parish, Millennium Way, Thanet Reach Business Park. Phase 2B.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Millennium Way, Thanet Reach Business Park, Phase 2B (EKE8868)

Record last edited

Sep 30 2014 3:11PM