Early Prehistoric and Neolithic arowhead, knife and spearhead, near Admiral's Park (EHER 82765)
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Summary
Several worked flints, including an arrowhead, a 'Neolithic knife' and a spearhead have been found in the gravel pit near Admiral's Park.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6950 0738 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
Several worked flints, including an arrowhead, a "Neolithic knife" and spearhead found in gravel pit near Admiral's Park. NGR given as TL 695074. <1> <2> <3>
Illustration, copy of, from <3> is in SMR. <4>
No new information from NRHE
These finds were previously recorded within EHER 714.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX2760 Article in serial: Corder, H.. 1882. Stone Implements from neighbourhood of Chelmsford. pp29-30.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL60NE21, 1952.
- <3> SEX2763 DESC TEXT: Challis, F. and Corder, H.. 1887. Essex Naturalist. Vol 1, p16, 92.
- <4> SEX2760 Article in serial: Corder, H.. 1882. Stone Implements from neighbourhood of Chelmsford. Plate II, copy in SMR.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 375534
- National Monuments Record: TL 60 NE 34