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Monument details

HER Number:TQ 64 SW 12
Type of record:Findspot
Name:Neolithic flint axe, 'Hillcroft', Pembury

Summary

A Neolithic flint axe was previously found at 'Hillcroft', London Road, Pembury. The artefact was found in a rough-trimmed state, and was c.10cm long and 6cm in width. Thought to be held on display at Tunbridge Wells Museum.

Grid Reference:TQ 6166 4110
Map Sheet:TQ64SW
Parish:PEMBURY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

Monument Types

  • FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

Associated Finds

  • AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

Full description

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On exhibition in Tunbridge Wells Museum is a Ne flint axe, found at 'Hillcroft', London Road, Pembury. In a rough-trimmed state, it is 4 inches long, 2 1/2 inches broad. The Curator, Mrs. Bradley, could offer no further information. Unpublished. No acc. number. (1) The present occupiers of 'Hillcroft' know nothing of this find. They have been resident there for 4 1/2 years. The previous occupiers, Hawkins, have left the district and their present place of residence is unknown. Find sited to 'Hillcroft' property at TQ 61674110. (2)


<1> F1 ASP 28-JAN-63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42332.

<2> F2 ASP 30-JAN-63 (OS Card Reference). SKE43190.

<3> Field report for monument TQ 64 SW 12 - January, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3281.

<4> Field report for monument TQ 64 SW 12 - January, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3282.

Sources and further reading

Cross-ref. Source description
<1>OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 28-JAN-63.
<2>OS Card Reference: F2 ASP 30-JAN-63.
<3>Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 64 SW 12 - January, 1963.
<4>XYBibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 64 SW 12 - January, 1963. [Mapped feature: #11884 find, ]