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Findspot record TQ 67 SW 1459 - Worked flints discovered during a 1997 archaeological evaluation.
Summary
A borehole and test-pitting survey carried out in 1997 discovered a small collection of worked flints. 26 pieces of flint were recovered from borehole 11. These included 17 pieces of burnt unworked flint. The struck flint (mostly flakes) was dated to the mesolithic period on the basis of radio-carbon dating of associated organic material.
Location accurate to 2m based on available information
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6154 7428 (point) Accurate in Source |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Oxford Archaeological Unit, 1997, Proposed Ebbsfleet Development (Northfleet Rise Area) (Unpublished document). SKE32338.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32338 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeological Unit. 1997. Proposed Ebbsfleet Development (Northfleet Rise Area).
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Boreholes and test-pitting at proposed Ebbsfleet development (Northfleet Rise Area) 1997 - Borehole 11 (Ref: EBBS 97) (EKE17682)
- Event Boundary: Boreholes and test-pitting at proposed Ebbsfleet development (Northfleet Rise Area) 1997 (Ref: EBBS 97) (EKE16203)
Record last edited
Aug 20 2019 1:31PM