Site Event/Activity record ECC1794 - Neolithic knife findspot, Colchester, 1982
Location
| Location | Colchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 00740 23915 (point) |
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Purdy, E.
Date
1982
Description
Late Neolithic knife, TM007239, found by E. Purdy. Fine bifacially worked blade of mottled grey flint. Length 11.5cm, width 2.ocm, thickness 0.5cm. All purpose tool generally called a skinning knife. Found 12cm below the surface while clearing the ground for building. Given to Colchester Museum (no Acc. No recorded) Photo held in Essex SMR.<1> The SMR report is dated 1982 but no find date is recorded.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC226 Index: Essex County Council. 1972. Colchester SMR (computer). SMR 2681.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MCC1950 Late Neolithic flint knife, near Gilberd Road, Colchester (Find Spot)
Record last edited
Feb 9 2016 1:43PM