Neolithic polished axes, the Thames at Long Reach (EHER 83135)
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Summary
Three Neolithic polished axes, two of flint and one of slate, recovered from the Thames at Long Reach. All are in the Museum of London.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5649 7749 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
Three Neolithic polished axes, two of flint and one of slate, recovered from the Thames at Long Reach. All are in the Museum of London.
Long Reach ("Thames, dredged Long Reach"). Ground flint. Light to dark brown. Polished edge blunt and slightly damaged. Ground butt slightly damaed. Flattened sides. L. 228 mm. W 71 mm. T 56 mm. Wt 1036 gm. London Museum (48.30/8).
Long Reach. Polished slate. Edge unworn and hardly damaged. Battered butt. Flattened sides. L. 132 mm. W. 67 mm. T 19 mm. Wt 285 gm. London Museum (0.547).
Long Reach. Polished flint. Light ochreous. Highly polished edge has slight S-twist. Slightly blunt and damaged. One re-grinding facet. Ground butt slightly damaged. Bevelled sides.
L. 121 mm. W 66 mm. T 34 mm. Wt 284 gm. London Museum (48.30/9). <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX32244 DESC TEXT: Adkins, R. and Jackson, R.. 1978. Neolithic, Stone and Flint axes from the River Thames. pp. 26, 42, 47.
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 410554
- National Monuments Record: TQ 57 NE 31