Neolithic jadeite axe, South Hall (EHER 11278)
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Summary
Jadeite axe (Campbell Smith type IIIa) found to the south-west of South Hall in 1964.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 93 92 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PAGLESHAM, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Jadeite axe (Campbell Smith type IIIa) found to the south-west of South Hall in 1964. <1>
Black, polished, Neolithic stone axe, showing considerable signs of wear was ploughed up in a field to the south-west of South Hall. <2> <3>
It is a dull greenish black, speckled with pale green, 7.3 cms long, 4.1 cms wide and weighs 108g. <4> Other ref. <5>
NRHE data transfer: no new information.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ99SW17, 1976.
- <3> SEX32850 Article in serial: Rodwell, W.J.. 1970. Archaeological Notes: Paglesham. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 2. 338-339. p.338.
- <4> SEX32851 DESC TEXT: Campbell Smith, W.. 1970. Second supplement to the catalogue of Jade axes from sites in the British Isles. Vol 38, p.409.
- <5> SEX4978 Article in serial: Clough, T.H.McK. and Green, B.. 1972. The petrological identification of stone implements from East Anglia. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. Vol 38, p.147.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ99-035
- NRHE identifier: 420537
- National Monuments Record: TQ 99 SW 17