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Findspot record TQ 76 NE 14 - Palaeolithic handaxe, found at Gillingham House, South of Pier Road, Gillingham
Summary
A Palaeolithic handaxe was found at Gillingham House c.1900. It was last known to be in Gillingham Museum. Gillingham Museum has been demolished and the exhibits dispersed; the exact whereabouts of this find is now uncertain.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7831 6907 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Palaeolithic handaxe found c. 1900 in the back garden of Gillingham House; it was last seen in Gillingham Museum during routine investigation. The findspot at TQ 7832 6907 was pointed out by Rhodes (1). Gillingham Museum has now been demolished and the exhibits dispersed (2). Additional references (3, 4, 5, 6).
<4> Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 14 - October, 1951 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4043.
<5> Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 14 - November, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4044.
<6> Wessex Archaeology, 1993, The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text], M 5.12 (Monograph). SWX6569.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <4>XY SKE4043 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 14 - October, 1951. [Mapped feature: #21519 Find, ]
- <5> SKE4044 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 14 - November, 1964.
- <6> SWX6569 Monograph: Wessex Archaeology. 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text]. M 5.12.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: The Southern rivers Palaeolithic Project (EKE20337)
Record last edited
Jul 20 2021 1:09PM