Mesolithic or Early Neolithic worked flint, land to the rear of 127-129 High Street (EHER 82052)
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Summary
Archaeological excavation in 2007 recovered a Mesolithic or Early Neolithic blade, a tertiary flake of worked flint and one unworked but burnt piece of flint.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8534 0696 (56m by 70m) Copied from EHER 46747 |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
April-May 2007. Archaeological excavation.
Three pieces of flint were recovered from the site, two were worked and one unworked but burnt. The worked pieces consist of a blade of Mesolithic or Early Neolithic date and a tertiary flake of dark honey-coloured flint exhibiting notched retouch. Both pieces bore scars from several previous removals on their dorsal surfaces. The assemblage of worked stone attests to prehistoric activity in the area, the material is residual in later contexts. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX68983 Post Excavation Assessment Report: Eddisford, D.. 2007. Quest Motors, 127-129 High Street, Maldon: Post-excavation assessment.