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Findspot record TQ 67 SW 1712 - Large Mammal remains, Swanscombe
Summary
During the excavations of trial pits ahead of development at Swanscombe community school, a substantial mammalian bone was recovered. The size and robusticity of the bone suggest a large mammal such as an elephant or rhino. (location accurate to the nearest 2m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6071 7391 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During the excavations of trial pits ahead of development at Swanscombe community school, a substantial mammalian bone was recovered. It was located within a gravel layer, 50-60cm below the gravel surface. This is the same layer which produced flints dating to the Palaeolithic period. the bone was 40cm by 10cm in size and 2.5cm thick. No articular ends were preserved and the bone was not identifiable to a skeletal element or species. Its size and robusticity suggest a large mammal such as an elephant or a rhino. (1)
<1> ArchaeoScape Consulting, 2000, Swanscombe Community School Phase 2: Field Evaluation Report (Unpublished document). SKE16087.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE16087 Unpublished document: ArchaeoScape Consulting. 2000. Swanscombe Community School Phase 2: Field Evaluation Report. [Mapped feature: #107693 findspot, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation of test pits dug at the site of the Swanscombe Community School - Trial pit SL 30 (Ref: BLUE:\scs97\evalrep.ph2) (EKE16953)
- Event Boundary: Evaluation of test pits dug at the site of the Swanscombe Community School (Ref: BLUE:\scs97\evalrep.ph2) (EKE10413)
Record last edited
Sep 29 2020 1:03PM