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Monument record TQ 56 NE 181 - Colluvium and prehistoric material, Pinden Quarry
Summary
Colluvium over 1m thick covers much of the site. Two features of uncertain function or date were found within this. Prehistoric material was also found across the site.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 59636 69886 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ56NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
In 2000 21 test pits were excavated across the site, the soil was sieved and metal detected. Over 1m of colluvium was found covering the site. Two features of uncertain function and date were exposed in the base of the test pits. Recovered material included 108 pieces of worked flint (including some blade fragments that may be of Mesolithic or early Neolithic date), two pieces of Bronze Age bun ingot, one prehistoric sherd and six of Roman date. (1)
<1> Oxford Archaeology, 2008, Pinden Quarry, Longfield, Kent. Metal detecting survey, test pitting survey and RCHME survey report (Unpublished document). SKE15786.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE15786 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeology. 2008. Pinden Quarry, Longfield, Kent. Metal detecting survey, test pitting survey and RCHME survey report.
Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Test pitting at Pinden Quarry (Ref: LOPINQ08) (EKE10849)
Record last edited
Oct 17 2012 1:55PM