Prehistoric to Roman finds assemblage, east of Olivers Farm (EHER 8211)
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Summary
Finely chipped flint 1" x 2" x 1" shaped like an arrowhead.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8241 1293 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Finely chipped flint 1" x 2" x 1" shaped like an arrowhead. Found by F. K. Horwood in 1949. <1> <2>
NRHE data transfer:
November 1949. Field survey.
A Carthagenian pot (classified as Roman or possibly pre-Roman), a coin of Gordianus, a finely worked flint blade (similar to a large arrowhead), various flint wasters and cores, and much Medieval pottery (see EHER 8212), were found in 1949 by F.K.Horwood in his garden at TL 8240 1293. <3> <4>
October 1976. Field survey.
No further information was available on these finds. The area is low lying and flat. Investigation 30.0m. to the north where a house foundation is being laid produced no further finds. <5>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX2402 Map: Colchester Museum. Colchester Museum Map.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. GWR 11-NOV-49.
- <4> SEX75707 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL: Oral information, correspondence (not archived), or staff comments. Inf F K Horwood.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. GJM 01-OCT-76.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL81-048
- NRHE identifier: 381264
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 SW 13