Findspot record TR 04 SW 444 - Possible Upper Palaeolithic long blade from Orbital Park, Ashford

Summary

An archaeological excavation was carried out in 2010 as part of the redevelopment of the site at Orbital Park, Ashford. In the northern part of the site a single highly patinated flint blade was found, probably of Upper Palaeolithic date, and possibly of the terminal Upper Palaeolithic Long Blade industry.

Location

Grid reference TR 0319 4063 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR04SW
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish SEVINGTON, ASHFORD, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<(1)> Oxford Archaeology, 2011, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent: post-excavation assessment report (Unpublished document). SKE29664.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <(1)> Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeology. 2011. Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent: post-excavation assessment report.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Strip, map and sample excavation at Orbital Park, Ashford, 2010 (Ref: OA Job No. 4764) (EKE13403)

Record last edited

Sep 12 2014 2:47PM