Upper Palaeolithic flint blades from the foreshore, Wrabness (EHER 80505)
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Summary
Three Upper Palaeolithic flint blades found while fossil hunting.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 1700 3230 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WRABNESS, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Three flint blades were found while fossil hunting. The photo of the lithics has been examined by Hazel Martingell who stated, “The one on the right looks like a classic 'shouldered point/tanged point', but I would need to see the flint to see if the retouch is there, which is essential. The dating should be Late Glacial, 13,000 - 10,000 BP”. The longest blade in the photo measures 82mm.
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Finds
Sources
- --- SEX75695 Report: Three Flints from Wrabness.