Find Spot record MCC1950 - Late Neolithic flint knife, near Gilberd Road, Colchester
Summary
Late Neolithic knife, found by E. Purdy at TM007239 in ?1982.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 00740 23915 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Late Neolithic knife, found by E. Purdy. Fine bifacially worked blade of mottled grey flint. Length 11.5cm, width 2.0cm, 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). SMR2681.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 28 2016 12:17PM