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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 |
Map
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.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 7 2022 12:57PM