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Findspot record TQ 86 NW 49 - Prehistoric Implements, Motney Hill, Gillingham
Summary
A number of prehistoric flint implements were found during excavations at Motney Hill prior to 1977. Further investigations were undertaken at the site by the Lower Medway Archaeological Research group in 1991. The finds ranged in date from the Mesolithic to the Bronze Age and include axes, blades, cores, picks, scrapers and gravels.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 825 685 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> CBA Res Rep 20 Gaz of Me Sites in Eng and Wales 1977 150 (JJ Wymer) (OS Card Reference). SKE38883.
<2> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, LMARG record extracts, pers comm.-KCC, 1990. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<3> 1982, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11225.
<4> 1982, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11226.
<5> 1982, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11227.
<6> 1982, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11230.
<7> Lower Medway Archaeological Group, 1991 Aug, Motney Hill, Rainham - Mesolithic/Bronze Age Site (Unpublished document). SWX6898.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1>XY SKE38883 OS Card Reference: CBA Res Rep 20 Gaz of Me Sites in Eng and Wales 1977 150 (JJ Wymer). [Mapped feature: #30439 find, ]
- <2> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. LMARG record extracts, pers comm.-KCC, 1990..
- <3> SWX11225 Photograph (Print): 1982. Photograph. TQ8268/1. print.
- <4> SWX11226 Photograph (Print): 1982. Photograph. TQ8268/2. print.
- <5> SWX11227 Photograph (Print): 1982. Photograph. TQ8268/3. print.
- <6> SWX11230 Photograph (Print): 1982. Photograph. TQ8268/6. print.
- <7> SWX6898 Unpublished document: Lower Medway Archaeological Group. 1991 Aug. Motney Hill, Rainham - Mesolithic/Bronze Age Site.
Finds (7)
- AXEHEAD (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
- BLADE (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
- CORE (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- GRAVER (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
- PICK (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
- SCRAPER (TOOL) (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Motney Hill fieldwalking survey, 1991 (EKE21272)
Record last edited
Jan 17 2022 9:09AM