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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1439 - Palaeolithic handaxes from Castle Hill (formerly Eastern Quarry, Area B)
Summary
Paleolithic handaxes in a fresh condition were located witihn two trenches during an evaluation undertaken at Eastern Quarry area B. These confirm the presence of important deposits across this part of the site. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6096 7365 (7m by 26m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
CgMs, 2008, Weldon, Castle Hill, Swanscombe (Ebbsfleet), Kent Report On A Targeted Archaeological (PALAEOLITHIC) Test Pit Evaluation South Of Area B (Unpublished document). SKE52263.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE52263 Unpublished document: CgMs. 2008. Weldon, Castle Hill, Swanscombe (Ebbsfleet), Kent Report On A Targeted Archaeological (PALAEOLITHIC) Test Pit Evaluation South Of Area B.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Intrusive Event: Eastern Quarry, further targeted evaluation trial pits to south of Area B - TP125 (Ref: 61042) (EKE19463)
- Intrusive Event: Eastern Quarry, further targeted evaluation trial pits to south of Area B - TP127 (Ref: 61042) (EKE19464)
- Event Boundary: Eastern Quarry, further targeted evaluation trial pits to south of Area B (Ref: 61042) (EKE16155)
Record last edited
Nov 30 2020 1:49PM