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Findspot record TQ 75 NW 52 - Neolithic polished flint axe, East Malling
Summary
A Neolithic polished flint axe, with the cutting edge missing, was found during ploughing in Easterfield, Manor Farm, East Malling in 1961. The exact findspot is unknown. The axe is in Maidstone Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7091 5592 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | EAST MALLING AND LARKFIELD, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1961 a neolithic polished flint axe, with the cutting edge missing, was found whilst ploughing Easter-field, Manor Farm, East Malling. The approximate find spot was indicated at TQ 7092 5592 by the finder, Mr A. Cook. The axe is in Maidstone Museum (Acc No.43/1962) (1)
<1> Maidstone Museum Pte 6" (LRA Grove udtd) (OS Card Reference). SKE46488.
<2> Maidstone Museum Acc.Book (OS Card Reference). SKE46390.
<4> F1 ASP 04-MAR-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE41922.
<5> Field report for monument TQ 75 NW 52 - March, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3919.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE46488 OS Card Reference: Maidstone Museum Pte 6" (LRA Grove udtd).
- <2> SKE46390 OS Card Reference: Maidstone Museum Acc.Book.
- <4> SKE41922 OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 04-MAR-64.
- <5>XY SKE3919 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 75 NW 52 - March, 1964. [Mapped feature: #20020 Find, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Jul 12 2021 4:59PM