Prehistoric worked flint implements, west of Hillhouse Farm (EHER 2365)
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Summary
Prehistoric worked flint implements were found in fields west of Hillhouse Farm in 1874. The exact location is unsure.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 034 286 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARDLEIGH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Flint implements. <1>
Site Assessment = More information needed.
Information from NRHE
[TM 0341 2863] Palaeolithic Flint Implements found A.D. 1874 [T.I.] <2>
The tenant farmer working these fields can throw no light on such finds in the area of his farm. Area now grass-grown (field visit in 1962). <3> <4>
A Palaeolithic handaxe found at Hillhouse Farm in 1874. The find is now in Colchester Museum. <5>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. OS 6" Prov..
- <3> SEX75707 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL: Oral information, correspondence (not archived), or staff comments. oral. Tenant's Wife..
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 WMJ 30-AUG-62.
- <5> SEX76394 Report: Wessex Archaeology. 1997. The English Rivers Palaeolithic Project, Report No. 3. p. 123.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM02-005
- NRHE identifier: 386294