Aylesford Pit
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Condition (Natural England)
Unfavourable Declining (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ730595 | — | Unfavourable Declining | 1.47 | 2015-07-16 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Cretaceous, Quaternary
Description
Area, 1.85 ha. 4.57 ac. Description This pit, which dates back over a century, provides excellent exposures of fossiliferous Medway Terrace deposits overlying Cretaceous Folkestone Beds. In addition to numerous mammalian bones, the site has also yielded a wealth of Paleolithic artefacts. Although well known and often visited its geographical isolation has made precise correllation with the main Thames sequence uncertain. The remaining exposures at this, the most important Medway Pleistocene site, will continue to be of major interest and significance.