Neolithic flints on land at Westbarrow Hall Farm (EHER 82709)
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Summary
During trial trenching in 1997, the Neolithic period was represented by a general spread of flint flakes across the whole of the northern half of the evaluation area.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8634 8976 (511m by 611m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1997. Trial trenching.
The Neolithic period was represented by a general spread of flint flakes across the whole of the northern half of the evaluation area. A concentration of flint flakes was also noted in pit [1065] in Trench 52, isolated from the rest of the scatter. This was the greatest individual concentration of flints. No features of Neolithic date were identified but the presence of the flint flakes and the scraper (Registered Find 4), which was found in the topsoil, does imply activity here at this time. <1> <2>