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Findspot record TR 15 NW 29 - Neolithic axe at St Edmund's School, Canterbury
Summary
A polished Neolithic axe was found in the gardens to the rear of St Edmund's School, Canterbury in 1952.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1334 5920 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Neolithic stone axe found 28/3/52 in the garden at the back of St Edmund's School, Canterbury, is in Canterbury Museum, Acc. No. 1952/112. (1-2)
[TR13345921] Neolithic Axe found AD 1952 [NAT). (3)
The Neolithic axe is described as 'polished' in background material for a report on a later watching brief at the site. (4)
<1> Corr 6" (F Jenkins Feb 1954) (OS Card Reference). SKE39265.
<2> F1 NVQ 26-AUG-54 (OS Card Reference). SKE43041.
<3> OS 1:2500 1957 (OS Card Reference). SKE48200.
<4> Archaeology South-East, 1998, An Archaeological Watching Brief at St. Edmunds School, Canterbury, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE7283.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Apr 29 2025 2:50PM