NHER 20097 (Find Spot record) - Possible prehistoric flint implement
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Summary
In 1982 a flint artefact of unknown date was recovered from Woodbastwick. It took the form of a flaked natural piece carved to resemble a handaxe. As such, it could date to the prehistoric period.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOODBASTWICK, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
1982. Details of find unknown.
Flint artefact of unknown date; flaked natural tabular piece of flint now resembling a handaxe.
Other flints from Ranworth, stated to have been 'authenticated' by British Museum, were natural and were disposed of.
Identified by J. J. Wymer (NAU) December 1983.
E. B. Green (NCM) January 1984.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Undated)
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Record last edited
Sep 30 2013 12:00PM