Later prehistoric worked flint, Maldon Landfill Site (EHER 8904)
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Summary
36 pieces of worked flint were collected during and after topsoil stripping of an extension to the landfill site in 1990.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8632 0574 (139m by 139m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
May 1990. Watching brief and salvage excavation.
36 pieces of worked flint were collected during and after topsoil stripping of an extension to the landfill site. Most were on a poor quality buff-grey flint and consisted entirely of flakes apart from one thumb-nail scraper which can be generally dated to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Most of the flints were residual. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX28502 Article in serial: Wallis, S.. 1990. Archaeological Notes: Maldon Landfill Site: excavations 1990. Essex Archaeology and History. 22. 167-170.
Related Events (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80-029