Find Spot record MCC2287 - Late Neolithic - Early Bronze Age axe, East Bay, Colchester
Summary
Late Neolithic - Early Bronze Age polished axe found at East Bay, recorded in 1914.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 00595 25242 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02NW |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Polished axe. Thick white patina, sides slightly rounded by grinding, cutting edge semi-circular. Traces of original chipped surfaces. 7.25 inches long. Late Neolithic-Early Bronze Age.<1><2><3><4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCC226 Index: Essex County Council. 1972. Colchester SMR (computer). SMR2571.
- <2> SCC254 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1876. Ordnance Survey Cards. TM02NW16.
- <3> SCC131 LIST: Colchester Museums. 1912-1923. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1912-1923. COLEM 1914.3009.
- <4> SCC137 Serial: Colchester Museums. 1914-1924. Colchester Museum Reports 1914-1924. 1915, p.5.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 26 2016 3:42PM