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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> SWX6573 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 SWX6569 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> SWX6570 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