Findspot record TQ 76 SW 15 - Neolithic flint axe found at Burham
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TQ 7271 6237 (point) FCE |
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Map sheet | TQ76SW |
County | KENT |
District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Civil Parish | BURHAM, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[TQ 727623] Polished flint axe found in the garden of Parish Well, Burham House, Burham, in April 1935. (1) [TQ 7272 6238] The name 'Parish well' or 'Parish Well Villa' went out of use in 1956 when the village of Burham was renumbered. It is now known as No. 332 Rochester Road, Burham. Mr. Twort, the owner, formerly of Street Farm (opposite) has no recollection of the find and the present occupier came in 1936. The occupier at the time of the find was a Mrs. Le. Grove; her present whereabouts and that of the axe are unknown. (2)
<1> Maidstone Museum Arch 1" (Anon. Udtd) (OS Card Reference). SKE46397.
<2> F1 CFW 29-JUN-59 (OS Card Reference). SKE42815.
<3> Field report for monument TQ 76 SW 15 - June, 1959 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4174.
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Record last edited
Aug 3 2021 12:54PM