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Findspot record TQ 66 NW 62 - Meopham: surface-finds of several Palaeolithic handaxes
Summary
Meopham: surface-finds of several (8 reported) Palaeolithic handaxes
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 64600 66175 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ66NW |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MEOPHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
8 Palaeolithic Handaxes [1] One handaxe found by W. Whitaker in late 19th century, reported by Evans (2), and at least 7 others recorded by Roe in the 1960s (3), then listed in the Southern Rivers Project in the 1990s (1).
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 1993, The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text], NWK 2.60 (Monograph). SWX6569.
<2> Evans, J., 1897, The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, p611 (Monograph). SWX6573.
<3> Roe, D.A., 1968, Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites, p166 (Monograph). SWX6570.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX6569 Monograph: Wessex Archaeology. 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text]. NWK 2.60.
- <2> SWX6573 Monograph: Evans, J.. 1897. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain. p611.
- <3> SWX6570 Monograph: Roe, D.A.. 1968. Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites. 1-355. p166.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: The Southern rivers Palaeolithic Project (EKE20337)
Record last edited
Nov 22 2024 4:10PM