Prehistoric flint scatter at Site 8, Cambridge to Epping pipeline (EHER 19437)
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Summary
A sparse flint scatter was discovered in 1989 to 1990 during fieldwalking and watching briefs for the pipeline construction.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5400 3220 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIDDINGTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1989 to 1990. Fieldwalking and watching brief.
The flint assembly included: 5 flakes, 5 retouched flakes, 2 concave [notched] scrapers, and 2 cores. The flints were undiagnostic. <1> - <5>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX61231 DESC TEXT: Smoothy, M.D.. 1990. Cambridge to Epping 1990 - 900mm Gas Pipeline.
- <2> SEX70738 Desk-Based Assessment: Network Archaeology. 2001. Cambridge to Epping 1990 - 900mm Gas Pipeline - Desk based Assessment.
- <3> SEX70737 Geophysical Survey Report: Bartlett Consultancy. 2001. Cambridge to Epping 1990 - 900mm Gas Pipeline - Archaeogeophysical Survey Part 2.
- <4> SEX70735 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1990. Cambridge to Epping 1990 - 900mm Gas Pipeline - MAPS.
- <5> SEX70736 DESC TEXT: Havis, R. ?. 1990. Cambridge to Epping 1990 - 900mm Gas Pipeline - CORRESPONDENCE NOTES.