NHER 2605 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic jadeite axehead

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Summary

A highly polished jadeite axehead was found in Oxborough Fen in 1832.

Protected Status/Designation

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Location

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Civil Parish OXBOROUGH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

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1832.
Jadeite axe of highly polished 'transition rock' found in Oxburgh Fen. [1].
30cm by 11.5cm by 2cm thick.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).

  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Oxborough.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

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Record last edited

Sep 19 2013 11:52AM

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