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Findspot record TQ 67 SW 1723 - Faunal remains recovered from gravels, Swanscombe
Summary
During mitigation work and sieving of the Pleistocene gravels ahead of development at Swanscombe Community School (Phase 2), two faunal remains were discovered. These included a large bone from a large mammal such as an elephant or a rhino, the other was a tusk of Palaeoloxodon Antiquus (straight tusked elephant). (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6075 7391 (48m by 41m) (2 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Valley Community School, Swanscombe (Phase2): Palaeolithic Archaeology, Assessment Report and Updated Project Design (Unpublished document).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XY SKE12233 Unpublished document: Wenban-Smith, F.F.. 2003.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: #107779 bone, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event Boundary: Palaeolithic Mitigation Excavation, Swan Valley Community School Phase 2 (Ref: SCS 2 00 & 001) (EKE8543)
- Event Boundary: Swanscombe Community School Palaeolithic Mitigating Fieldwork (Ref: SCS 97 & 98) (EKE8380)
- Intrusive Event: Swanscombe Community School Palaeolithic Mitigating Fieldwork, Soak Away 4 (Ref: SCS 97 & 98) (EKE19801)
Record last edited
Oct 5 2020 3:09PM