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Findspot record TQ 65 NE 407 - Mesolithic flints, Leybourne Grange
Summary
A small quantity of Mesolithic worked flints was found in later features.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6764 5925 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LEYBOURNE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The site was excavated by Oxford Archaeology in 2009. A small quantity of Mesolithic worked flints was found in later features. These included microblades and waste flakes and blades may also date to this period. This is indicative of Mesolithic activity having occurred in the area. (1-2)
<1> Oxford Archaeology, 2010, Leybourne Grange, Maidstone, Kent: Post Excavation Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE24357.
<2> Oxford Archaeology, 2011, A late Iron Age and Roman settlement at Leybourne Grange, West Malling, Kent: Publication Report (Unpublished document). SKE24359.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Leybourne Grange Hospital, Leybourne (Ref: LEGR09) (EKE12973)
Record last edited
Jul 2 2013 4:36PM