Findspot record TQ 96 NW 15 - Undated flint axe, found near Grovehurst Hill, near Milton

Summary

Undated flint axe, found near Grovehurst Hill, near Milton

Location

Grid reference TQ 905 661 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ96NW
Civil Parish SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT

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Full Description

Chipped, enamelled [patinated?] flint celt, 3 3/4" long, 2 1/2" wide. Found on the surface of a field to the south of the railway bridge at Grovehurst Hill, near Milton. [Collection dispersed, most going to Rochester, where above find is probably held.] (1) The Payne Collection has been dispersed to the British, Rochester and Maidstone Museums. Exact whereabouts of the above flint celt not ascertained (2) and additional reference (4).


<1> Catalogue of Mus of Local Antiquities collected by G Payne 1882 6 (OS Card Reference). SKE38741.

<2> F1 ASP 12-NOV-59 (OS Card Reference). SKE42075.

<3> Field report for monument TQ 96 NW 15 - November, 1959 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4874.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Catalogue of Mus of Local Antiquities collected by G Payne 1882 6. [Mapped feature: #35070 find, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 12-NOV-59.
  • <3> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 96 NW 15 - November, 1959.

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Record last edited

Oct 18 2021 11:43AM