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Important geological sequence record MKE116479 - Boyn Hill gravels, Temple Hill School, Dartford
Summary
An evaluation and geoarcaheological assessment carried out in 2017 at Temple Hill School found evidence of Boyn Hill gravels at the site. These deposits are of particular potential for palaeolithic discoveries.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5512 7494 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DARTFORD, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An evaluation and geoarcaheological assessment carried out in 2017 at Temple Hill School found evidence of Boyn Hill gravels at the site. Boyn Hill gravels date to Marine Isotope Stages 12-10 (c. 425-375 thousand years ago) and are of particular potential for palaeolithic discoveries. The gravels were found at varying depths between 0.5m to 3.05 m below ground level. (1)
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: An archaeological and geoarchaeological evaluation at Temple Hill School, Kent, 2017 (EKE21796)
Record last edited
Oct 6 2022 10:31AM