Mesolithic flints and blades, Gun Hill, West Tilbury (EHER 1787)
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Summary
Mesolithic worked flints found in residual contexts in excavation of cropmark complex (see EHER 1790 for general context).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 655 779 (334m by 448m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Worked flints found in residual contexts in excavation of cropmark complex (see 1790 for general context). Two blades were found, possibly Mesolithic. <1> <2> <3>
Information from NRHE
Flint flakes, possibly Mesolithic, have also been found and a leaf-shaped arrowhead and scrapers. A portion of a hand axe found by and in possession of A. Trusler, reported by A.V. Babbidge, may be the fourth mentioned above. <2> <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6268 Article in serial: Babbidge, A.. 1972-73. Sub-Rectangular Enclosures in Thurrock. Panorama. 16. 29-31. No. 16, pp.29-31.
- <2> SEX6402 Article in serial: Drury, P.J. and Rodwell, W.J.. 1973. Excavations at Gun Hill, West Tilbury. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 5. 48-112. pp51,90,95.
- <3> SEX5914 Artifact: Thurrock Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Thurrock Museum. Acc No 1229.
- <4> SEX17398 Article in serial: Babbidge, A.V. in Huggins, P.J.. 1974. Archaeology in Essex, 1972-73. Essex Archaeol News.
Related Events (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ67-072
- NRHE identifier: 413497
- National Monuments Record: TQ 67 NE 37