Bronze Age worked flint implement, Sorrells roundabout (EHER 5189)
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Summary
A single fragmentary worked flint implement was found near the Sorrells roundabout in 1970. The shape of the tool is uncertain but it may have been a small knife.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 699 829 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
From north of Manor Way, near Sorrells. Small crescentic tool, Beaker period, Bronze Age. Found in 1970. In Thurrock Museum. <2> in <1> <3>
Information from NRHE:
A fragmentary flint implement found near the Sorrells roundabout. The British Museum describe it as 'a fragment with fine pressure retouch suggesting Beaker of Bronze Age technique. The shape of the original tool is uncertain, possibly a small knife.' Now in Thurrock Museum Accession No. 1156. <4> <5>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX6057 LIST: Thurrock Museum. unknown. Thurrock Museum Register.
- <3> SEX5914 Artifact: Thurrock Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Thurrock Museum. Acc No 1156.
- <4> SEX23605 Article in serial: Drury, P.J.. 1973. Observation of Roadworks in Thurrock, 1969-70. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 5. 113-122. p. 121.
- <5> SEX77497 CORRESPONDENCE: British Museum. Letter from British Museum in Thurrock Museum.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ68-047
- NRHE identifier: 414110
- National Monuments Record: TQ 68 SE 23