Findspot record TQ 76 NE 20 - Neolithic/Bronze Age stone implements, Chatham Dockyard

Summary

A number of flint implements were found in the extensions to Chatham Dockyard in 1871. The finds included two narrow chisels of grey flint, a partly polished axe of grey flint, a probable Bronze Age unfinished and unperforated axe-hammer of greenstone and a piece of deer antler, probably once used as a haft for a stone tool.

Location

Grid reference TQ 74 67 (point) LO
Map sheet TQ76NW
Civil Parish ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
County KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The following implements, found in the extensions to Chatham Dockyard in 1871, were presented to the British Museum:- 'A'. Narrow chisel of grey flint, 6.3ins. long, with a tapering butt and polished cutting edge which is slightly curved. 'B'. Partly polished axe of grey flint, 6.7ins. long. 'C'. An unfinished and unperforated axe-hammer of greenstone, 5.4ins. long and 2.6ins wide. Probably of the Bronze Age. 'D'. A piece of deer antler, 13.5ins. long with the burr removed. It is probable it was used as a haft for a stone tool. 'E'. A chisel, similar to 'A' but narrower; was found in the Dockyard and presented to Maidstone Museum in 1870. [There is no indication that these implements were found together.](1) No further information. (2)


<1> Arch. Cant., 45, 1933, 180-2. (Illusts.)(R.F.Jessup). (OS Card Reference). SKE37120.

<2> F1 AC 27-OCT-51 (OS Card Reference). SKE41840.

<3> Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 20 - October, 1951 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4050.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Arch. Cant., 45, 1933, 180-2. (Illusts.)(R.F.Jessup).. [Mapped feature: #21582 find, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: F1 AC 27-OCT-51.
  • <3> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 20 - October, 1951.

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Record last edited

Jul 20 2021 1:25PM