Palaeolithic (Acheulian) handaxes, Barling Hall Quarry, Barling Magna (EHER 9876)
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Summary
Watching briefs and archaeological excavation in 1977 recovered two fragments of Acheulian hand axes were found during cleaning of the area around features 1 and 2, Area 1.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9355 8964 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARLING MAGNA, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1977. Watching brief and archaeological excavation.
Previous finds of Palaeolithic implements and faunal remains (EHER 11071, and EHER 11147) indicated that the site may be important for that period.
Prior to topsoil stripping J. Wymer visited the pit and examined all visible sections and heaps of screened material for palaeolithic evidence. No new Palaeolithic evidence was observed, however, during subsequent excavations two fragments of Acheulian hand axes were found during cleaning of the area around features 1 and 2, Area 1. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX1970 Article in serial: Couchman, C. (ed.). 1977. Work of Essex County Council Archaeology Section, 1977. Essex Archaeology and History. 3(9). 60-94. Buckley, D., pp 60-70.