NHER 3041 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic flint scraper tool
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Summary
A Neolithic flint scraper was found in 1959. 1972 aerial photography revealed two possible Bronze Age ring ditches, but these were later reported to be marks left by motor bikes.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG01NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LYNG, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1959. From Cadders Hill.
Neolithic flint flake scraper with heavy steep retouch.
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
On Ordnance Survey vertical aerial photograph taken in 1972.
Two possible ring ditches visible on (S1).
Information from A. Gregory (NCM) via B. Cushion (OS).
E. Rose (NAU).
A.J. Lawson (NAU) reports these are motor cycle rings.
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- 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 01 NE 16.
- --- SNF87124 Serial: 1959. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1959. No. 6. p 4.
- <S1> SNF10402 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1972. 72-160-062.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (1)
- SCRAPER (TOOL) (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Jul 12 2016 5:04PM