Findspot record TQ 76 NE 20 - Neolithic/Bronze Age stone implements, Chatham Dockyard
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TQ 74 67 (point) LO |
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Map sheet | TQ76NW |
Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
County | KENT |
Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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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.
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Record last edited
Jul 20 2021 1:25PM