Neolithic flint axe, near Kiln Common (EHER 7670)
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Summary
A Neolithic flint axe, found after ploughing by Mr C. Johnson of Stock in 1979, was lent for study. The find is in private possession.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 705 978 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STOCK, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
A Neolithic flint axe, found after ploughing by Mr C. Johnson of Stock, was lent for study. "A fine bifacially flaked axe-head... of grey flint with inclusions and slight brown staining, complete except for a broken area at the cutting edge. Typologically it is probably Neolithic". Parallels, not precise, suggested in <1>. This find is the only Neolithic axe known from the Stock area. It is in private possession. <1> - <3>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX3028 Article in serial: Eddy, M.R. and Turner, C.. 1980. Work of the Essex County Council Archaeology Section, 1979. Essex Archaeology and History. 3(12). 51-85. p 55.
- <2> SEX24582 DESC TEXT: Buckley, D.G. and Martingell, H.E.. unknown. TQ79.105 Stock TQ 705978.
- <3> SEX3259 Artifact: Unknown. unknown. ARTEFACT Owner.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ70-105
- NRHE identifier: 925103
- National Monuments Record: TQ 79 NW 12