Monument record ERL 283 - Rake Heath, Eriswell, (Palaeolithic, Mesolithic)
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Summary
Two hand-axes from Rake Heath. Formerly recorded as ERL MISC
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 76 77 (851m by 960m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL77NE |
| Civil Parish | ERISWELL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1931: Two hand-axes from Rake Heath. Elongated ovate, 13cm long, found in 1931 and pointed hand-axe, 14cm long in sharp condition (S1).
Also a Mesolithic Tranchet Axe, (S3).
Formerly recorded as ERL MISC
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF50084 Bibliographic reference: Wymer, J.J.. 1985. Palaeolithic Sites of East Anglia. 83.
- <S2> SSF59351 Digital archive: Wymer, J.J.. 1999. The Lower Palaeolithic Occupation of Britain (TERPs) The Lower Palaeolithic Occupation of Britain (TERPS). 23031.
- <S3> SSF59353 Digital archive: Jacobi, R.. 2014. Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Lithic Artefact (PaMELA) database. 11580.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
Aug 3 2020 3:02PM