Find Spot record ASN 020 - Dorking Tye Footpath, Bures St Mary, (Palaeolithic).
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Summary
Handaxe.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9162 3673 (493m by 63m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL93NW |
| Civil Parish | ASSINGTON, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | BURES ST MARY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1994: Flint Hand axe. Dark grey or black flint, ovoid shape and flat profile.
There must be some doubt about the provenance of this find. The finder is not certain where it was found but noted that it is possible that the handaxe was brought to the site from elsewhere as prt of footpath repair (S1-S3).
Enterred in HER as from Assington but findspot actually in Bures St Mary.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
- <S2> SSF59368 Personal Correspondence: Wise, P.. ND. Colchester Castle Museum, Correspondence with P Wise.
- <S3> SSF55364 Article in serial: Martin, E.A., Pendleton, C., Plouviez, J. & Geake, H.. 2002. Archaeology in Suffolk 2001. XXXX (2).
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Dec 4 2019 12:11PM