Chance find by unknown at Hunnable's Gravel Pit, Braintree, 1947 - EEX63176

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Grid reference	TL 7450 2280 (point)
Map sheet	TL72SW

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Date

01 Jan 1947 - 31 Dec 1947

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Elephant's tooth and possible tusk were found in 1947 in Humnable's gravel pits. A handaxe and two flakes may also have been found in Hunnable's Pit.

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<1> SEX76543 Map: Historic England. Annotated Record Map. Major J Brinson Corr 6" 1950. Ref to Mr E R Diss.

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EHER 6318 Palaeolithic handaxe, flake, and animal remains at Hunnable's Gravel Pit (Find Spot)

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