The Ebbsfleet Elephant

The Ebbsfleet Elephant Volume 1 is a detailed archaeological monograph focusing on the Palaeolithic excavations within the Ebbsfleet Valley. This science and paleontology text documents the discovery of an extinct straight-tusked elephant, Palaeoloxodon antiquus, dating to the Hoxnian interglacial period between 425,000 and 375,000 years ago. The work examines the undisturbed flint tools used for butchery, providing a rare look at the Clactonian industrial tradition and early hominin resettlement in Britain.

This archaeology and social science study analyzes the lush, wooded environment of the ancient Thames tributary. It contrasts the Clactonian tools with a later deposit of diverse handaxes, offering interpretations of these shifting lithic industries. The Ebbsfleet Elephant Volume 1 also serves as a professional case study on conducting complex Palaeolithic excavations alongside major engineering projects like High Speed 1.