It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record TQ 94 SE 7 - Flint working site, The Warren, Ashford
Summary
A quantity of flint working waste identified as the unknown type 'hollow based points' were found near the Warren to the north of Ashford in 1933. The finds have been identified as representative of a surface flint industry site. The exact location of these finds is now unknown and they are not held at Maidstone Museum. The site lies on a prominent ridge but nothing more about the discovery is known.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9957 4426 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ94SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ASHFORD, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[Centre: TQ 9958 4427] A surface flint industry site. Hollow based points were found here in 1933 (1).
This site falls in an old wood dense with secondary growth and nothing could be seen. The general area lies on the false crest of a prominent ridge. None of the flints found are held at Maidstone Museum and no further information was gained there (2).
<1> OGS Crawford (OS Card Reference). SKE47858.
<2> F1 CFW 31-DEC-63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42842.
<3> Field report for monument TQ 94 SE 7 - December, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4779.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 11 2021 3:47PM