Monument record FRK 015 - Post-Medieval artefact scatter including a lithic implement to suggect a platform gunflint production site (PMed)

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Summary

Large flint core, snapped blade and flake probably from platform gunflint production of late C18/C19.

Location

Grid reference TL 6668 7168 (point)
Map sheet TL67SE
Civil Parish FRECKENHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

Large flint core, snapped blade and flake probably from platform gunflint production of late C18/C19. This represents a relatively rare occurrence of a platform gunflint production site outside the main Brandon & Icklingham centres in Suffolk.
Probably related to large scatter of same material to NE at FRK 086.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Pendleton C (SCCAS), Jan 2005.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 25 2013 10:05AM

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