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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 |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The handaxe was recovered during the cutting of a building stanchion. It was found by the digger driver in his bucket while making the cut 5m deep through 'Head Brickearth' and pockets of 'Clay with flints' into underlying Chalk bedrock. (1) The handaxe was un-patinated and in fresh condition, possibly suggesting minimal spatial movement since its discard in Palaeolithic times.
<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 Phase 2B (Unpublished document).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> SKE12571 Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 2000.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