Little Kit's Coty (Countless Stones), Aylesford

Countless Stones, also known as Little Kit's Coty, is a Neolithic dolmen located close to the larger and better-known Kit's Coty House. The monument dates to the Neolithic period, around 4000 BC, and consists of scattered megalithic stones forming the remains of a burial chamber and passage. The name 'Countless Stones' derives from folklore traditions about the impossibility of counting the stones, which reflects the enduring fascination these ancient monuments have held for local communities across centuries.

The site sits within the same landscape context as Kit's Coty House, with both monuments indicating the presence of sustained Neolithic settlement and ceremonial practice in the North Downs region. The position of the stones offers insights into prehistoric landuse and the importance of elevated positions for settlement. Visitors to the area often explore both sites as part of a broader understanding of Neolithic activity in the Medway valley, with the two monuments providing complementary evidence of the cultural and spiritual practices of early British communities. The scattered arrangement of the stones and the natural setting create an evocative atmosphere that connects modern visitors directly to the deep prehistoric past.