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Findspot record TQ 67 SW 1353 - Palaeolithic flints, Springhead
Summary
In 2007/8 Wessex Archaeology carried out a programme of works. Lower Palaeolithic flints were found in pockets of sand within the terrace gravel deposits across part of the site. Finds included two large flakes, possibly from axe manufacture and a convergent scraper.
Location accurate to 10m based on available information
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6187 7282 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2008, Archaeological Investigations at Springhead Quarter (Phase II), Northfleet, Kent: Archaeological Assessment Report and Updated Project design (Unpublished document). SKE17943.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17943 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2008. Archaeological Investigations at Springhead Quarter (Phase II), Northfleet, Kent: Archaeological Assessment Report and Updated Project design.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Excavation of two areas at Springhead Quarter (Phase II), Northfleet (Ref: 58847.02) (EKE12369)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation of two areas at Springhead Quarter (Phase II), Northfleet (Ref: 58847.02) (EKE18677)
Record last edited
Feb 20 2020 9:28AM