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Findspot record TQ 57 SW 122 - Dartford & Dartford Heath, finds of at least 5 Palaeolithic handaxes.
Summary
At least 5 Palaeolithic handaxes, and numerous pieces of debitage are linked with the general Dartford and Dartford Heath area, but not specifically located to any of the numerous pits open in the late 19th and early 20th Century.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5230 7340 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DARTFORD, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Roe, D.A., 1968, Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites, p 148 (Monograph). SWX6570.
<2> Wymer, JJ, 1968, Lower Palaeolithic Archaeology in Britain as represented by the Thames Valley., p327-332 (Monograph). SKE29697.
<3> Chandler RH & Leach AL,, 1907, Excursion to Crayford and Dartford Heath (Article in serial). SKE32284.
<4> Wessex Archaeology, 1993, The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No.2: The South West and South of the Thames [Vol. I - text], NWK 3.14 (Monograph). SWX6569.
<5> Bridgland DR, 1994, Quaternary of the Thames., p185-193 (Monograph). SKE32233.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX6570 Monograph: Roe, D.A.. 1968. Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites. 1-355. p 148.
- <2>XY SKE29697 Monograph: Wymer, JJ. 1968. Lower Palaeolithic Archaeology in Britain as represented by the Thames Valley.. p327-332. [Mapped feature: #10286 find, ]
- <3> SKE32284 Article in serial: Chandler RH & Leach AL,. 1907. Excursion to Crayford and Dartford Heath. Proceedings of the Geologists Association 20, 122–126..
- <4> 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 3.14.
- <5> SKE32233 Monograph: Bridgland DR. 1994. Quaternary of the Thames.. p185-193.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: The Southern rivers Palaeolithic Project (EKE20337)
Record last edited
Jan 23 2024 9:21AM