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Findspot record TR 15 NW 2361 - Prehistoric Tools (St. Stephen's Pit, Forty Acres Field)
Summary
Implements of Chellian, Acheulian and Mousterian type have been found forty Acres or S Stephen's Pit. The pit has since been filled in and housing constructed in the area and is now occupied by St. Michael's Place.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1435 5891 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Implements of Chellian, Acheulian and Mousterian type have been found forty Acres or S Stephen's Pit. This was worked by Cozens and Son for brickearth and gravel and was situated by the railway embankment on the Whitstable branch line at Hackington (now disused). The pit has since been filled in and housing constructed in the area and is now occupied by St. Michael's Place.
Dewey, H. & Smith, R. A., 1924, Archaeologia 74 1923-4 (Article in serial). SKE30961.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE30961 Article in serial: Dewey, H. & Smith, R. A.. 1924. Archaeologia 74 1923-4.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: St Stephen's Pit (now St Micheals Place) (Ref: CAT: 149) (EKE14361)
Record last edited
Jul 7 2015 4:43PM