Findspot record TR 36 SW 21 - Early Medieval axe
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3250 6021 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ASH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An Anglo-Saxon axe was found c1832 in the corner of Ricborough Castle field near the cottage. 9th century 'T' pattern axe illustrated. (1) The Tithe Map of Ash (1840) shows the interior of Richborough Castle (TR 36 SW 15 - centred TR 324 601) as Castlefield. The only cottage shown is that still existing at TR 3252 6025. The find spot is therefore sited to TR 3250 6021. The present whereabouts of the axe was not ascertained. (2) Additional bibliography - not consulted. (3)
<1> Arch 34 1852 179 illust (J Y Akerman) (OS Card Reference). SKE34401.
<2> F1 CFW 01-NOV-63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42379.
<3> Collectanea Antiqua 2 1852 224 (C Roach Smith) (OS Card Reference). SKE39193.
<4> Field report for monument TR 36 SW 21 - November, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6281.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SKE34401 OS Card Reference: Arch 34 1852 179 illust (J Y Akerman). [Mapped feature: #65983 find, ]
- <2> SKE42379 OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 01-NOV-63.
- <3> SKE39193 OS Card Reference: Collectanea Antiqua 2 1852 224 (C Roach Smith).
- <4> SKE6281 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 36 SW 21 - November, 1963.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2023 9:10PM