Neolithic to Bronze Age activity, Church Farm, Alresford (EHER 16736)
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Summary
A fieldwalking evaluation of a 6 hectare block of land recovered a few prehistoric flints and a few presumed prehistoric burnt flints and indicates a low level of prehistoric activity here, centred on the Neolithic-Bronze Age.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 0615 2060 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALRESFORD, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Fieldwalking, 1994
A fieldwalking evaluation of a 6 hectare block of land recovered a few prehistoric flints and a few presumed prehistoric burnt flints and indicates a low level of prehistoric activity here, centred on the Neolithic-Bronze Age. The balance of evidence favours an interpretation of sporadic use rather than a prehistoric settlement. <1><2> Ten prehistoric flints were collected. There were no significant concentrations. The flints were mostly hard-hammer struck flakes, but included one end-scraper.<1><2>
Fieldwalking, 2001
In 2001 fieldwalking over an approximately 3 hectare plot (previously walked in 1994) west of Church farm, recovered very low weights of archaeological material. There were no significant concentrations. <2>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX42060 Fieldwalking Report: Brooks, H.. 1994. Archaeological Fieldwalking at Church Farm Alresford, First & Second Stages. Howard Brooks Archaeological Services.
- <2> SEX67731 Fieldwalking Report: Brooks, H.. 2001. An archaeological fieldwalking evaluation at Church farm, Alresford, Essex: October 2001. CAT Report 162.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM02SE