Bronze Age socketed axe found east of Chapel Green (EHER 6740)

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Summary

A Bronze Age socketed axe was found during systematic fieldwalking at some time between 1978 and 1982.

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Location

Grid reference	TL 50025 37813 (point)
Civil Parish	LITTLEBURY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

FINDSPOT (Late Bronze Age - 1200 BC to 701 BC)

Description

1978-1982. Systematic fieldwalking. Bronze age socketed axe (38mm, 183g). Slightly divergent sides and an almost straight cutting edge, collar fairly pronounced. Below collar is an horizontal rib and three pellets on each face. Carps Tongue complex. <1> <2> Site Assessment = More information needed, particularly regarding publication, present location of find. <1>

Finds

SOCKETED AXEHEAD (Late Bronze Age - 1200 BC to 701 BC)

Sources

<1> SEX22203 DESC TEXT: Williamson, T.. 1984. DESC TEXT by Williamson, T.
<2> SEX6806 DESC TEXT: Priddy, D.A.. 1986. SMR.

Related Events (1)

Field Survey: Fieldwalking survey by T. Williamson, 1979-1982 (EEX1509)

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL53-153

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