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Findspot record TQ 67 SE 1235 - Flint flakings found during clearance of ground for extensions at Kings Farm School
Summary
A few flakes from the working of lint were recovered from the base of the topsoil but otherwise no archaeolgical material was noted within the approximatley 150 sq.m. of the chalk hilltop cleared for this work. A group of irregular pits and hollows in the bedrock were recorded but appear to be purely late- or early post-glacial solution features. Although natural, these were recorded in view of their potential interest for the study of Pliestocene deposits in this area, close to the important dites of Swanscombe and Northfleet.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6522 7148 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SE |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Observations were carried out in the north-east of the present school were topsoil was removed for the construction of a car parking area. In this area inclusions of flint were found including some flakes from the working of flint.
Cuttings were also made for the foundations of an extention on the east side of the exsisting school. These trenches penetrated the chalck bedrock which contained soltuion or peri-glacial features.
Sources:
1. Watching brief by Canterbury Archaeolgoical trust C.A.T. Site code KFSG-WB-08, C.A.T. ref. no. 2601
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2008, Archaeological Watching Brief at Kings Farm School, Gravesend, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE16233.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE16233 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2008. Archaeological Watching Brief at Kings Farm School, Gravesend, Kent.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Kings Farm School, Gravesend, Kent (Ref: 2601) (EKE10533)
Record last edited
Apr 22 2016 11:23AM