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Monument record TR 34 SW 1072 - Late prehistoric occupation, Crabble Paper Mill site, Dover
Summary
A series of eight pits and an associated large deposit containing calcined flint, flint-tempered prehistoric pottery and freshly struck flakes. It represents an extensive dump of domestic/industrial debris from a nearby site.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3001 4308 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | RIVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
In 2002 Canterbury Archaeological Trust carried out an evaluation on the site of Crabble Paper Mill, Dover. This was followed by an excavation. The cumulative evidence points to activity focused on a sloping spur of brickearth overlooking the river. A series of eight pits were found, with an associated large deposit containing calcined flint, flint-tempered prehistoric pottery and freshly struck flakes. It represents an extensive dump of domestic/industrial debris from a nearby site. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2002, Crabble Paper Mill, River, Dover: An Assessment of the Archaeological and Geoarchaeological Discoveries (Unpublished document). SKE17458.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17458 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2002. Crabble Paper Mill, River, Dover: An Assessment of the Archaeological and Geoarchaeological Discoveries.
Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Crabble Paper Mill, River, Dover (EKE11839)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation on the line of a new access road to the Crabble Paper Mill site, Dover (EKE11840)
Record last edited
Jan 28 2014 1:29PM