NHER 13215 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic/Bronze Age stone macehead
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Summary
In 1977 a Neolithic or Bronze Age stone macehead was found on the ground surface here after machinery had been used to dig a new broad to the west.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG10NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EARLHAM, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1977. Stray Find.
Found on surface disturbed by machinery digging new broad to west:
1 Neolithic/Bronze Age perforated stone macehead, 'pillow' type, battering each end.
Petrology number N227.
See drawing (S1).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF65300 Unpublished Report: Hoggett, R. and Williamson, T. 2006. Forgotten Heritage: the landscape history of the Norwich suburbs. A pilot study.
- <S1> SNF92039 Illustration: [Norwich Castle Museum staff]. 1977. Drawing of a Neolithic/Bronze Age perforated stone 'pillow' type macehead. Card. 1:1.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- MACE (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 701 BC)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Aug 4 2014 11:14AM