Findspot record TR 36 NE 45 - Thames pick found at Eskdale Avenue, Nethercourt, Ramsgate

Summary

A small Mesolithic Thames pick, found in 1962 during work to excavate footings for No's 30 and 40 Eskdale Avenue. Previously on exhibition in Ramsgate Public Library.

Location

Grid reference TR 3643 6523 (point) FCE
Map sheet TR36NE
Civil Parish RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT
County KENT
District THANET, KENT

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Full Description

On exhibition in Ramsgate Public Library is a small Thames pick (identified by B.M.) about 3 inches long, found in 1962 by Mr C.R Fagg (a) when the rear footings of Nos 30 and 40 Eskdale Avenue were excavated. Sited approximately to TR 36436524, partly from the builders block plan; sketch in approximate position supplied on 1:1250. (1)


<1> F1 CFW 10-OCT-63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42521.

<2> Oral Mr C.R. Fagg, Ramsgate (OS Card Reference). SKE47953.

<3> Field report for monument TR 36 NE 45 - October, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6187.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 10-OCT-63. [Mapped feature: #61528 find, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Oral Mr C.R. Fagg, Ramsgate.
  • <3> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 36 NE 45 - October, 1963.

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Record last edited

Jun 13 2023 3:14PM