Findspot record TR 23 NW 35 - Prehistoric tools fd

Summary

A collection of Palaeolithic handaxes and a Mesolithic Thames pick were recovered as surface finds.

Location

Grid reference TR 22 35 (point) LO
Map sheet TR23NW
Civil Parish FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Six Acheulian handaxes (two illustrated), a Mousterian handaxe and 6 Thames picks (one illustrated) have been found as surface finds in the Folkestone area. (1) No further information on these implements was gained at the Folkestone or Maidstone Museums. (2)


<1> Proc Prehist Soc East Anglia 1 1911-14 469-71 figs 15-17 (R A Smith) (OS Card Reference). SKE48726.

<2> F1 CFW 23.04.64 (OS Card Reference). SKE42714.

<3> Field report for monument TR 23 NW 35 - April, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5619.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: Proc Prehist Soc East Anglia 1 1911-14 469-71 figs 15-17 (R A Smith).
  • <2>XY OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 23.04.64. [Mapped feature: #44929 find, ]
  • <3> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 23 NW 35 - April, 1964.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 7 2022 12:57PM