Mesolithic tranchet axe, Vicinity of Great Bromley (EHER 2402)
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Summary
Tranchet axe. Two Mesolithic tranchet axes are recorded by Wymer at this location. The finds are in Colchester Museum. The second axe may be that detailed in EHER 47244.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 080 260 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT BROMLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Tranchet axe. <1> <2> <3>
Information from NRHE
Mesolithic tranchet axes found in Gt. Bromley parish. <4>
Two tranchet axes are recorded by Wymer at this location. The finds are in Colchester Museum. <5>
The second axe may be that detailed in EHER 47244.
Finds
Sources
- --- SEX62905 Desk-Based Assessment: Medlycott, M.. 2001. Farm estates owned by Essex County Council: Desk-based assessment of heritage assets.
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TM02NE35, 1977.
- <3> SEX8363 DESC TEXT: Wymer, J.J.. unknown. TM02-028.
- <4> SEX75710 Report: ECC. Essex Planning Department. Essex Planning Department No 6028.
- <5> SEX10099 Serial: Wymer, J.J. and Bonsall, C.J. (eds). 1977. Gazetteer of Mesolithic sites in England and Wales, with a gazetteer of Upper Palaeolithic sites in England and Wales. 20. p 90.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM02-028
- NRHE identifier: 386193
- National Monuments Record: TM 02 NE 35