Palaeolithic handaxe at Beauchamp's Farm (EHER 7532)
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Summary
A Palaeolithic handaxe was found between 1965-1971 in the grounds of a secondary school on Beauchamp's Drive, Wickford. The object was found in an area of Terrace 3 Gravel geology.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 762 936 (949m by 653m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SHOTGATE, BASILDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
A Palaeolithic handaxe was found between 1965-1971 in the grounds of a secondary school on Beauchamp's Drive, Wickford. The object was found in an area of Terrace 3 Gravel geology. <1> <2>
See also: <3> <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX24296 Excavation Report: Rodwell, W.J.. 1970. Excavations at Wickford, 1968-1969. p.84.
- <2> SEX75762 Report: Wessex Archaeology. 1996. The English Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No. 1. p.134.
- <3> SEX66803 Desk-Based Assessment: Stoten, G.. 2003. Land North of Southend Road, Wickford, Essex: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment.
- <4> SEX68970 Desk-Based Assessment: Stoten, G.. 2006. Land South of Southend Road, Wickford.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ79-017
- NRHE identifier: 1143785
- National Monuments Record: TQ 79 SE 38