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Findspot record TR 06 SW 42 - Neolithic flint axe, Davington
Summary
A rare polished gery flint axe of Neolithic date was found by chance at Cress Way, Davington in 1964.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0086 6155 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A polished Neolithic grey flint axe presented to Maidstone Museum by Mr John Rose, 35 Cress Way, Faversham, (Acc. No. 67/1966) was found, whilst clearing ground in his back garden in 1964 by Mr J. Smith, 3 Green Way, Davington, near Faversham. Mr Smith indicated the exact findspot at TR 0086 1556 (a) (1). A rare Neolithic polished flint gouge (2). Additional references (3,4).
<1> Inf: Mr LRA Grove Curator Maidstone Mus (OS Card Reference). SKE44422.
<2> F1 ASP 01-SEP-66 (OS Card Reference). SKE41879.
<3> Arch Cant 81 1966 246 fig (Kelly) (OS Card Reference). SKE35722.
<4> Field report for monument TR 06 SW 41 - September, 1966 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5306.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE44422 OS Card Reference: Inf: Mr LRA Grove Curator Maidstone Mus.
- <2> SKE41879 OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 01-SEP-66.
- <3>XY SKE35722 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 81 1966 246 fig (Kelly). [Mapped feature: #40513 find, ]
- <4> SKE5306 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 06 SW 41 - September, 1966.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Nov 22 2021 12:47PM