Grime's Graves, Neolithic flint mine in Weeting-with-Broomhill, England
The site contains over 400 mineshafts reaching depths of 14 meters, where ancient communities extracted high-quality flint for tool production and trading purposes.
Between 2600 and 2300 BCE, miners excavated approximately 2000 tonnes of chalk from individual shafts to access valuable flint deposits beneath the surface.
Archaeological discoveries at the site include red deer antler picks, wooden tools, and artifacts suggesting the presence of ritual practices within certain mine shafts.
English Heritage maintains the site and offers guided tours allowing visitors to explore selected mining shafts while learning about Neolithic industrial methods.
The complex network of 433 mine shafts represents the largest Neolithic flint extraction site in Britain, demonstrating advanced engineering knowledge of prehistoric communities.
Location: Weeting-with-Broomhill
Location: Lynford
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/grimes-graves-prehistoric-flint-mine
GPS coordinates: 52.47670,0.67333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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