Mesolithic worked flints, Broomfield Plantation (EHER 1902)
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Summary
Two pieces of Mesolithic worked flint were found during the excavation of three ring ditches at Broomfield Plantation Quarry in 1984 (see EHER 1906).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 069 201 (360m by 261m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALRESFORD, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1984. Salvage excavation in advance of sand extraction.
Of worked flint found during excavation of three ring ditches (see EHER 1906), the two earliest pieces were a Mesolithic micro-burin and blade. <1>
Finds in Colchester Museum. <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM01-127
- Old SMR Number: TM02-016