Neolithic polished flint axehead, Cherry Orchard Lane (EHER 9713)
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Summary
A Neolithic polished flint axe-head was found in 1976 on the surface of a recently ploughed field on replaced topsoil in the old brickfield.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 856 896 (421m by 591m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROCHFORD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
31 October 1976. Chance find.
Polished flint axe-head found on the surface of a recently ploughed field on replaced topsoil in old brickfield. Both blade and reverse end polished. Asymmmetrical blade (ie with ?), pale brown slightly milky patina. Some evidence seen for previous chipping into shape in form of flake scars. All over patina with no evidence for recent fracture or intense burining. Length 12.8cms, width of blade 3.45 cms, width at narrow end 2.1cms, breadthh 2.6cms. <1> <2>
Site Assessment = Field seen to be under stubble fire in Autumn 1976. Field is adjacent to site presently being removed for brickmaking by Milton Hall Brick Company. <1>
Finds
Sources
- --- SEX62905 Desk-Based Assessment: Medlycott, M.. 2001. Farm estates owned by Essex County Council: Desk-based assessment of heritage assets.
- --- SEX69004 DESC TEXT: Heppell, E.. 2002. St Laurence and All Saints Church, Eastwood. Mentioned.
- <1> SEX23383 DESC TEXT: MacLeod, D.G.. 1976. SMR.
- <2> SEX30790 Artifact: Unknown. unknown. Specimen 45.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ88-099