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Monument record TR 26 SW 260 - Middle Palaeolithic palaeochannel, Clayhangar Hall, Chislet
Summary
A Middle Palaeolithic palaeochannel was excavated at Clayhangar Hall, Chislet during an evaluation in 2020.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2163 6407 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHISLET, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A palaeochannel dating to the Palaeolithic period was excavated at Clayhangar Hall, Chislet during an evaluation in 2020. Evidence for the channel comprised a deposit of sand and sandy gravel which was dated to around 140,000yrs before the present day and is thought to represent an ancient watercourse associated with the Great Stour. A single fragment of worked flint dating to around 180–60,000yrs before the present day was associated with the deposit (1).
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2020, Clayhangar Hall, Marley Lane, Chislet, Kent, CT3 4DT, Archaeological Evaluation Report (Unpublished document). SKE53634.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE53634 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2020. Clayhangar Hall, Marley Lane, Chislet, Kent, CT3 4DT, Archaeological Evaluation Report.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation of Clayhangar Hall, Marley Lane, Chislet, 2020 (Ref: Site Code: EV CHC 20) (EKE20322)
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 11:54AM