NHER 2564 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic polished flint axehead
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Summary
In 1928 a Neolithic polished flint axehead was recovered near to Manor Farm. However, the exact location and circumstances of the discovery are unknown.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHERY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Pre 1956. Stray Find.
Probably found on Manor Farm but exact provenance not recorded:
1 Neolithic polished flint axehead.
Donated to the Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (1956.298).
See drawing (S1) and photograph (S2) in file.
Infromation from (S3).
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 24 May 2018.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF94417 Illustration: [Unknown]. Drawing of a Neolithic part-polished flint axehead. Paper. 1:1.
- <S2> SNF94170 Photograph: [Unknown]. Photograph of Neolithic and Bronze Age objects from Southery Fen and Methwold Fen.
- <S3> SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Southery.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
May 24 2018 12:34PM