Palaeolithic flint knife, Springfield (EHER 83051)
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Summary
A Palaeolithic flint knife from Springfield with creamy yellow patina was lent for study by Mr. Stone of Feering. The find is in private possession.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7160 0860 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
A Palaeolithic flint knife from Springfield with creamy yellow patina was lent for study by Mr. Stone of Feering. The knife, which fits comfortably into the hand, shows signs of use on the cutting edges, and retouch on the bulbar end. The find is in private possession. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX1970 Article in serial: Couchman, C. (ed.). 1977. Work of Essex County Council Archaeology Section, 1977. Essex Archaeology and History. 3(9). 60-94. p 69.
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 879411
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 NW 88