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Findspot record TR 02 SW 162 - Possible Bronze Age flints, Lydd Quarry
Summary
87 pieces of struck flint were found during soil stripping at Lydd Quarry.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0303 2055 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR02SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LYDD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1997 a watching brief carried out by Archaeology South-East on topsoil stripping for gravel extraction at Lydd 7, Lydd Quarry found 87 pieces of struck flint. The flints included 69 waste flakes, two scrapers, three retouched pieces, 10 cores and hammer stones. It is thought that the industry is of possible Bronze Age character. No features of the same date were found. (1)
<1> Archaeology South-East, 1997, Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent, part 7 (Unpublished document). SKE7172.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE7172 Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1997. Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent, part 7.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief of Lydd 7, Lydd Quarry (EKE11673)
Record last edited
Apr 2 2012 4:06PM