Late Bronze Age socketed axes, Phillow's Farm (EHER 5554)
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Summary
Two Late Bronze Age socketed axes. Turned up by potato harvesting machine in December 1974.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7480 0703 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE BADDOW, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Two Late Bronze Age socketed axes. Turned up by potato harvesting machine in December 1974. <1>
Both are south- western types: mid C8-C7 BC in date. Both have signs of wear, presumably part of a small hoard. Illustration in SMR.<2><3>
One retained by finder; other given to Chelmsford Museum. <4><5>
Other ref. <6><7>
Photos in SMR <8>
Information from NRHE
According to Rev W Smith of Boreham, two Bronze Age looped socketed axes were found together on Phillow's Farm in 1975. One went to Chelmsford Museum, the other was retained privately. <9>
Field survey, 1976
The approximate site was indicated at TL 74800703 by the finder who stated that the axes were found on the surface during harvesting potatoes. The axe held by Chelmsford Museum measures 8 1/5 inches (20cm) long and is of the socketed type with a side loop and two central ribs. Acc. No. 1976/90. The other axe is held by Fountain Farms Ltd. <10> <11>
The axes are of south-eastern type, dating from the mid-8th to mid-7th century B.C. <2>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <3> SEX42297 Graphic material: Couchman, C.R.?. 1975. SMR.
- <4> SEX3259 Artifact: Unknown. unknown. ARTEFACT Owner.
- <5> SEX2670 Artifact: Chelmsford Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Chelmsford Museum. Acc. No. 1976, 90.
- <6> SEX42298 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1975. Farm reaps treasure of bronze Age. 3rd January.
- <7> SEX42299 DESC TEXT: Couchman, C.R.. 1975. Two bronze axes from Boreham.
- <8> SEX42300 Photograph: Couchman, C.R.. 1975. TL70-006. 4 frames.
- <9> SEX2670 Artifact: Chelmsford Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Chelmsford Museum. Chelmsford Mus 6" (Rev. W Smith).
- <10> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 06-APR-76.
- <11> SEX75707 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL: Oral information, correspondence (not archived), or staff comments. S Rush Culverts Fm.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL70-006
- NRHE identifier: 378286
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 NW 35