NHER 3315 (Find Spot record) - Prehistoric flint flakes
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Summary
In 1936 numerous flint flakes were recovered on the surface of Royden Common, almost on the Castle Rising boundary. In 1991 a black flint flake, of good quality with a hinge fracture, was also recovered.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF62SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROYDON (NEAR LYNN), WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1936. On surface of Royden Common almost on Castle Rising boundary.
Numerous flint flakes [1].
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
June 1991. Found while walking dog. [2]
Flake in black flint, good quality with hinge fracture.
Identified and compiled by E. Rose (NLA), November 1991.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Roydon (Near Lynn).
- --- 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. TF 62 SE 12.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- FLAKE (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
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Record last edited
May 3 2023 8:15AM