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Findspot record TQ 67 SW 1722 - Palaeolithic artefacts recovered from gravels, Swanscombe
Summary
During mitigation work and sieving of the Pleistocene gravels ahead of development at Swanscombe Community School (Phase 2), an assemblage of lithic artefacts with a Palaeolithic date were recovered. The assemblage was substantial, 306 flint artefacts were recovered in total. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6076 7391 (42m by 104m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Wenban-Smith, F.F., 2003, Swan Valley Community School, Swanscombe (Phase2): Palaeolithic Archaeology, Assessment Report and Updated Project Design (Unpublished document). SKE12233.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE12233 Unpublished document: Wenban-Smith, F.F.. 2003. Swan Valley Community School, Swanscombe (Phase2): Palaeolithic Archaeology, Assessment Report and Updated Project Design. [Mapped feature: #107774 find, ]
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (5)
- Event Boundary: Palaeolithic Mitigation Excavation, Swan Valley Community School Phase 2 (Ref: SCS 2 00 & 001) (EKE8543)
- Intrusive Event: Palaeolithic Mitigation Excavation, Swan Valley Community School Phase 2, Foundation Pit (S31) (Ref: SCS 2 00 & 001) (EKE19833)
- Intrusive Event: Palaeolithic Mitigation Excavation, Swan Valley Community School Phase 2, Soakaway SL32 (Ref: SCS 2 00 & 001) (EKE19834)
- Intrusive Event: Palaeolithic Mitigation Excavation, Swan Valley Community School Phase 2, Soakaway SL33 (Ref: SCS 2 00 & 001) (EKE19837)
- Intrusive Event: Palaeolithic Mitigation Excavation, Swan Valley Community School Phase 2, Soakaway SL34 (Ref: SCS 2 00 & 001) (EKE19838)
Record last edited
Oct 5 2020 2:43PM