Prehistoric worked flint, Pond 1835 and Strip Widening, M25028.11, Junctions 27 to 30 of the M25 motorway (EHER 48977)
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Summary
In the area of the pond an unstratified prehistoric struck flint was recovered from the subsoil during machining. Three features were found in this area.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5753 8207 (115m by 300m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2008 to 2011. SMS.
In the area of the pond an unstratified struck flint was recovered from the subsoil during machining. Three features were found in this area; a ditch or hedgeline thought to be a post medieval field boundary, a pit and a treehole. The pit contained a quantity of burnt flint, charcoal waste and a piece of worked flint of Mesolithic or Early Neolithic date. It is possible the pit was a treehole where the root had been deliberately burnt out.
No archaeological deposits were encountered from the strip widening. <1> - <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX72957 Monograph: Biddulph, E. and Brady, K.. 2015. Excavations Along the M25 - Prehistoric and Anglo-Saxon Activity between Aveley and Epping, Essex.
- <2> SEX72958 Post Excavation Assessment Report: Biddulph, E.. 2012. M25 DBFO Widening Section 4 Post-excavation Assessment and Project Design.
- <3> SEX76126 Report: Biddulph, E.. 2012. M25 DBFO Widening Section 4: Post-Excavation Assessment and Project Design.
- <4> SEX76080 Report: Biddulph, E. and Brady, K. and Lawrence, S.. 2014. Prehistoric, Roman and Anglo-Saxon activity between Junctions 27 and 30 of the M25 motorway, Essex: Publication Report.