Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoughton Quarry camp

Boughton Quarry camp

England
List entry 1005139
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boughton Quarry camp is a Neolithic flint extraction and working site located in Kent. The site represents evidence of systematic flint mining and processing activity dating to the Neolithic period, reflecting the importance of flint as a raw material for tool manufacture in prehistoric Britain. The quarry workings and associated artefactual remains demonstrate the scale of flint exploitation at this location and contribute to understanding of prehistoric resource management and trade networks in south-eastern England.

Boughton Quarry camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005139. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boughton Quarry camp?

Boughton Quarry camp is a Neolithic flint extraction and working site located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005139.

Who is responsible for protecting Boughton Quarry camp?

Boughton Quarry camp is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boughton Quarry camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Farleigh Bridge, over the Medway (3.7 km), The College of All Saints (3.7 km), Tithe barn, Mill Street (3.9 km).

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