Findspot record TQ 86 NW 25 - Palaeolithic implements, Otterham Quay, Upchurch

Summary

Palaeolithic implement found at Otterham Quay, Chatham. 3 Lower Palaeolithic handaxes attributed to Motley Hill, Otterham Creek, and 1 flake probably come from the site of Otterham Quay. Objects found in area of Thanet Sand or Head geology.

Location

Grid reference TQ 831 670 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ86NW
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish UPCHURCH, SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Evans, J., 1897, The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, A.S.I., 1897, p. 611. (Sir John Evans) (Monograph). SWX6573.

<2> Wessex Archaeology, 1993, The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text], M-6.3, p. 133 (Monograph). SWX6569.

<3> Roe, D.A., 1968, Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites (Monograph). SWX6570.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Evans, J.. 1897. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain. A.S.I., 1897, p. 611. (Sir John Evans).
  • <2>XY Monograph: Wessex Archaeology. 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text]. M-6.3, p. 133. [Mapped feature: #30175 find, ]
  • <3> Monograph: Roe, D.A.. 1968. Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites. 1-355.

Finds (3)

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

Sep 20 2021 1:41PM