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Findspot record TR 15 NW 49 - Palaeolithic handaxe, surface find from Thanington, Canterbury
Summary
Lower Palaeolithic handaxe and flakes found near Thanington, at about 30 metres above the river. Lithic implements appear to have come out of gravels beds in the area. The geology in the area is mainly Head Brickearth.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 12 55 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | THANINGTON WITHOUT, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Palaeolithic handaxe, surface find from Thanington, Canterbury, presumed derived from underlying gravel terrace deposits, illustrated by Evans (1, Fig. 463) showing finely-made ficron wih broken tip. Also recorded by Roe (2) and then in SRPP (3).
<1> Evans, J., 1897, The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, p. 619 (Monograph). SWX6573.
<2> Roe, D.A., 1968, Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites, p. 143 (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], S-4.8, p 144 (Monograph). SWX6569.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX6573 Monograph: Evans, J.. 1897. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain. p. 619.
- <2> SWX6570 Monograph: Roe, D.A.. 1968. Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites. 1-355. p. 143.
- <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]. S-4.8, p 144. [Mapped feature: #43646 Find, ]
Finds (2)
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
Jan 19 2022 7:19PM