Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPalaeolithic site

Palaeolithic site

England
List entry 1003363
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Palaeolithic site is a prehistoric archaeological locality in Kent, England, designated as a scheduled monument. The site has yielded evidence of human activity dating to the Palaeolithic period, representing some of the earliest known occupation of the region during the Old Stone Age. Archaeological investigation has recovered stone tools and other artefacts indicative of hunter-gatherer populations that inhabited the area during successive phases of the Pleistocene epoch. The site's significance lies in its contribution to understanding early human settlement patterns and technological development in south-eastern Britain during the Palaeolithic era.

Palaeolithic site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003363. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Palaeolithic site?

Palaeolithic site is a prehistoric archaeological locality in Kent, England, designated as a scheduled monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003363.

Who is responsible for protecting Palaeolithic site?

Palaeolithic site 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 1003363.

What other scheduled monuments are near Palaeolithic site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Kit's Coty House Megalithic Tomb. (7 km), White Horse Stone, Aylesford (7.5 km), Aylesford Bridge (7.8 km).

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