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Findspot record TR 23 NW 50 - Neolithic axe
Summary
A Neolithic axe found off Sandgate High Street was found while digging a sewer trench. Now in Maidstone Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2001 3509 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SANDGATE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A narrow, unpolished Neolithic axe, found 4-MAY-1963 off Sandgate High Street, is on display in Maidstone Museum (Acc. No. 36/1963). It was discovered by Mr R Smith, of No.14, Prospect Place, Maidstone, at 8ft depth whilst he was digging a sewer trench to a new housing estate. Mr Smith gave the approximate findspot as TR 20013509. (1)additional references (2-3)
<1> F1 ASP 12-AUG-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE42064.
<2> Maidstone Museum Pte.6" (L.R.A. Grove 1963) (OS Card Reference). SKE46492.
<3> Field report for monument TR 23 NW 50 - August, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5629.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Mar 7 2022 2:20PM