jueves, 10 de octubre de 2013

Baker's Hole site in Swanscombe and Greenhithe put on English Heritage at risk register


A site showing evidence of early Neanderthal man is one of six in Kent put on the English Heritage At Risk list.

The register, updated today, adds Baker's Hole site in Swanscombe and Greenhithe.

It survives as two overgrown islands of unquarried land within a former chalk quarry.

The Palaeolithic site contains undisturbed evidence of early Neanderthal man who lived in Britain between 250,000 and 200,000 years ago and is at risk due to lack of management.

It has become overgrown by thick scrub, and ancient animal remains are decaying from exposure to the elements.

English Heritage and Natural England are planning a detailed survey of the site to develop a long-term management plan. kentonline.co.uk/

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