Concentration of burnt flint, Maltings Lane (EHER 16468)
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Summary
Systematic fieldwalking in 1995 revealed a dense concentration of burnt flints around Home Farm. Burnt flints are not intrinsically datable, but are generally thought to be prehistoric in date.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8185 1314 (223m by 234m) Digitised from Figure 5 to enclose cluster of burnt flint. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1996. Systematic fieldwalking.
There is a heavy concentration of burnt flints around Home Farm. Burnt flints are not intrinsically datable, but are generally held to be prehistoric in date. <1>
See also aerial photograph 140/2. <2>
Finds
Sources
- --- SEX62905 Desk-Based Assessment: Medlycott, M.. 2001. Farm estates owned by Essex County Council: Desk-based assessment of heritage assets.
- <1> SEX41399 Fieldwalking Report: Brooks, H.. 1995. Archaeological Fieldwalking Evaluation of land south of Maltings Lane, Witham.
- <2> SEX52230 Aerial Photograph: Rogers, P.. unknown. 140/2 A12 S. of Witham.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL81SW