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Findspot record TQ 96 SE 34 - A Neolithic axe found at Ospringe
Summary
A fragmented, unpolished Neolithic axe was found in an arable field near Ospringe. Enquiries at the farm and the local museum (Maison Dieu) in 1969 yielded no additional information.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9982 6114 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ96SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT |
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Full Description
[TQ 9982 6115] A fragmented, unpolished Neolithic axe found at Ospringe. (1)
The above siting falls within an arable field. Neither the farmer, Mr Coombs, Queen Court Farm, Ospringe, nor his farm workers knew anything of the find. Enquiries at Maison Dieu Museum, Ospringe, were negative (2).
Additional reference (3).
<1> Kent AR 10 1967 4 (J A Rose) (OS Card Reference). SKE45713.
<2> F1 ASP 25-NOV-69 (OS Card Reference). SKE42291.
<3> Field report for monument TQ 96 SE 34 - November, 1969 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4925.
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Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 25 2021 3:47PM