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Monument record TQ 76 SW 108 - Palaeolithic flake from Whittings Farm, Halling
Summary
Palaeolithic flake from Whittings Farm, Halling, found in deeply-buried terrace gravel during test pit investigation in 2005.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7019 6369 (point) accurate in sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HALLING, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Five test pits were dug at Whittings Farm in August 2005 for the Medway Valley Palaeolithic Project. Fluvial gravel was encountered in TP3 below 21m OD, and a small flint flake was found from sieving a 100L gravel sample from the upper part of the terrace gravel (1)
<1> Wenban-Smith F. F., Bates M.R and Marshall G., 2007, Medway Valley Palaeolithic Project Final Report: The Palaeolithic Resource in the Medway Gravels (Kent) (Unpublished document). SKE29351.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE29351 Unpublished document: Wenban-Smith F. F., Bates M.R and Marshall G.. 2007. Medway Valley Palaeolithic Project Final Report: The Palaeolithic Resource in the Medway Gravels (Kent).
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Whittings Farm, Medway Valley Palaeolithic Project test pits (Ref: MVPP: WHTT 05) (EKE9578)
Record last edited
Aug 21 2024 4:23PM