NHER 10248 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon axehead
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Summary
In 1935 an Iron axehead was dredged from the bed of River Yare at Surlingham Ferry. The axhead was dated to the 10th-11th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG30NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SURLINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1935. Dredged from bed of River Yare at Surlingham Ferry.
Iron axehead. 10th-11th century.
Held by NCM.
See (S1).
Copy of photograph (S2) and sketch (S3) in file.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (8)
- --- SNF2722 Publication: Roesdahl, E., Graham-Campbell, J., Connor, P. and Pearson, K. (eds). 1981. The Vikings in England and in their Danish homeland. p 161.
- --- SNF87262 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Late Saxon. Surlingham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TG 30 NW 27.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF2060 Article in Serial: Wake, T. 1942. Some Recent Archaeological Discoveries in Norfolk. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXVIII Pt I pp 23-30. p 28.
- <S2> SNF50602 Photograph: NLA. Finds Photograph.
- <S3> SNF49959 Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- AXEHEAD (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
Jun 17 2016 12:56PM