Prehistoric lithic implements at Finchingfield (EHER 1418)
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Summary
Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic implements were found. A flint axe could possibly come from this site.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 701 310 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Some of the flintwork in this collection is neolithic-cores, unretouched blades and flakes. In Colchester Museum. <1> - <3>
Palaeolithic to Neolithic flint implements. A flint axe in Colchester Museum TL 73 SW 14 could be part of this site. <4>
July 1975. Field visit.
No further documentary or local evidence. <5>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX5056 LIST: Wymer, J.J.. 1969. TL63-002.
- <3> SEX10 Artifact: Colchester Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Colchester Museum.
- <4> SEX3919 Serial: Essex Archaeological Society. 1930. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society, Series 2, Volume 19. 2(19). pp 230-241.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 NKB 02-JUL-75.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL63-002
- NRHE identifier: 379215
- National Monuments Record: TL 73 SW 11
- NRHE identifier: 378821
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 NW 14