Swanscombe Heritage Park, Paleolithic excavation site in Swanscombe, England
The 3.9-hectare archaeological park contains numerous Paleolithic artifacts, including stone tools and animal remains discovered in the former Barnfield Pit quarry.
Excavations between 1935 and 1955 revealed three fragments of a human skull dating back 400,000 years, representing one of Britain's earliest human inhabitants.
Information boards mounted on granite blocks throughout the park explain the archaeological layers and significance of discovered Acheulean and Clactonian tools.
The park features an accessible walking trail that connects different excavation points, allowing visitors to explore the archaeological discoveries at their own pace.
The site preserves evidence of extinct animals including straight-tusked elephants, Irish elk, and Merck's rhinoceros, with some bones showing early human butchery marks.
Website: http://swanscombeheritagepark.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.44475,0.29802
Latest update: May 14, 2025 20:14
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