Findspot record TQ 77 NE 3 - Socketed axe, near Eastborough Bungalow, Cooling

Summary

A bronze looped and socketed axe was found in c.1935 during ploughing near Eastborough bungalow. It was decorated with raised ribs on the side and also had a dark green patina. Previously seen to be in good condition except for damage to the cutting edge on the side opposite the loop. Present whereabouts of this object are uncertain.

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Grid reference TQ 7675 7587 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ77NE
County KENT
Civil Parish FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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[TQ 76757587] A bronze axe, in my possession was found C. 1935 while ploughing land immediately to the east of Eastborough Bungalow. I do not know the exact find spot but it was within 30 yards of the house (1). A looped and socketed axe 4 3/4" long and 2 1/4" wide at the blade, with a socket 1 1/2" wide. Decoration consists of raised ribs on the side. The axe, which has a dark green patina, is in good condition except for damage to the cutting edge on the side opposite the loop (2). Additional reference (3,5).


<1> Oral: Mr F Mugeridge Cooling (OS Card Reference). SKE48058.

<3> F1 CFW 20-JAN-59 (OS Card Reference). SKE42666.

<4> Arch Cant 80 1965 273 (OS Card Reference). SKE35694.

<5> Field report for monument TQ 77 NE 3 - January, 1959 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4199.

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  • <1> OS Card Reference: Oral: Mr F Mugeridge Cooling.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 20-JAN-59.
  • <4>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 80 1965 273. [Mapped feature: #24749 find, ]
  • <5> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 77 NE 3 - January, 1959.

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Record last edited

Aug 10 2021 2:03PM