Palaeolithic implements from a gravel pit near Littlebury (EHER 83440)
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Summary
Palaeolithic implements were found in a pit near Littlebury by J Evans.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5140 4130 (point) Location from NRHE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLEBURY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Palaeolithic implements were found in a pit near Littlebury by J Evans (Possibly at TL 514413, a gravel pit which has yielded Neolithic flints. See TL 54 SW21). <1> <2> <3>
Maynard and JE Marr also recovered Palaeolithic implements from the Bordeaux pit, see EHER 83441.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX1629 Bibliographic reference: Evans, J.. 1897. The ancient stone implements, weapons and ornaments of Great Britain. p.538.
- <2> SEX188 Monograph: Doubleday, H.A.. 1903. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol I (VCH). p.273.
- <3> SEX76394 Report: Wessex Archaeology. 1997. The English Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No. 3. p.105.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 374322
- National Monuments Record: TL 54 SW 44