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Findspot record TR 05 NW 9 - Handaxe surface find, south of Selling church
Summary
Lower Palaeolithic handaxe was found 1.5 miles south of Selling Church. Object found in an area of Thanet Sand geology.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0420 5440 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHILHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small pointed Palaeolithic implement was found 1.5 miles south of Selling Church, near Franklins Lane [TR 04200 54400]. (1-4)
<1> Evans, J., 1897, The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, p. 612 (Monograph). SWX6573.
<2> Roe, D.A., 1968, Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites, p. 174 (Monograph). SWX6570.
<3> Wessex Archaeology, 1993, The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text] (Monograph). SWX6569.
<4> Roe, D.A., 1968, Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites (Monograph). SWX6570.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX6573 Monograph: Evans, J.. 1897. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain. p. 612.
- <2> SWX6570 Monograph: Roe, D.A.. 1968. Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites. 1-355. p. 174.
- <3>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]. [Mapped feature: #40175 Handaxe, ]
- <4> SWX6570 Monograph: Roe, D.A.. 1968. Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites. 1-355.
Finds (1)
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
Nov 15 2021 5:07PM