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Findspot record TR 06 SE 8 - Neolithic tranchet axe, near Seasalter Farm, Graveney
Summary
A tranchet axe and several worked flints have been found in the area of a public footpath at Seasalter Farm, Graveney.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0583 6216 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HERNHILL, SWALE, KENT |
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Full Description
TR05836216: A Neolithic tranchet axe was recently (c 1971) found at the edge of a public footpath near the Seasalter Farm, Graveney, and will be presented to the Faversham Museum. (1) The axe is in the possesion of the finder, Shaun Theobald, of Murtons Road, Graveney. The axe measures 135mm x 30mm and shows signs of extensive use. A number of struck flints have been found in the same area. Information as above. The axe will go into the Faversham Society's collection for display at the Fleur de Lis Centre. (2)
<1> KAR 23 1971 37 (S Theobald) (OS Card Reference). SKE45268.
<2> Arch Cant 86 1971 242 (A Johnson) (OS Card Reference). SKE35867.
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Record last edited
Nov 18 2021 4:34PM