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Findspot record TR 05 SE 23 - Neolithic axe-head, Chilham
Summary
A polished stone axe-head, made from sandstone and with perforations, was found on the surface of a field at Chilham. On the basis of its type the axe has been dated to the Neolithic period. The artefact is thought to be held by the Royal Museum in Canterbury.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0705 5314 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHILHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> F1 CFW 14-NOV-1969 (OS Card Reference). SKE42575.
<2> Acc Book Royal Museum Canterbury (OS Card Reference). SKE32983.
<3> J Bradshaw, 8 Forest House, Challock (OS Card Reference). SKE44799.
<4> Field report for monument TR 05 SE 23 - November, 1969 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5231.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE42575 OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 14-NOV-1969.
- <2>XY SKE32983 OS Card Reference: Acc Book Royal Museum Canterbury. [Mapped feature: #40373 find, ]
- <3> SKE44799 OS Card Reference: J Bradshaw, 8 Forest House, Challock.
- <4> SKE5231 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 05 SE 23 - November, 1969.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 17 2021 12:01PM