It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record TQ 57 SE 154 - Bronze Age Activity, Darenth
Summary
These is limited evidence for Bronze Age activity in the area, however trenching revealed some features of Neolithic/Bronze Age date in the form several pits and a ditch. Recovered from these features was flint work, hazel shells and a cylindrical loom-weight. There was a scattering of lithic material form across the sites trenched.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5557 7238 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DARENTH, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
These is limited evidence for bronze age activity in the area, however trenching revealed some features of neolithic/bronze age date in the form several pits and a ditch. These were spread about 500m apart, cut by the M25, but are close to possible bornze age burials TQ 57 SE 111 & 112. Recovered from these pit/ditch features was flint work, hazel shells and a cylindrical loom-weight. There was a scatterng of lithic material from across the sites trenched.(1)
<1> Oxford Archaeology, 2003, A2/A282 Dartford Improvement Kent: Stage II Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SKE12021.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE12021 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeology. 2003. A2/A282 Dartford Improvement Kent: Stage II Archaeological Evaluation.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation on A2/A282 Dartford Improvement (Ref: 4578) (EKE8269)
Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 9:47AM