NHER 33709 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic flint find
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Summary
A Neolithic miniature flint axehead, possibly for ceremonial use, was found in a sugar beet field in 1998.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF94SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STIFFKEY, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
June 1998. Found in walking across sugar beet field.
Flint implement, white patina with iron staining. From photograph (S1) (in file) this appears to be a Neolithic miniature axe about 10cm (4 inches) long by 2.5cm (1 inch) thick.
Finder urged to bring it to NCM for identification.
E. Rose (NLA), 13 July 1998.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (3)
- CEREMONIAL OBJECT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- FLAKED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- MINIATURE OBJECT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Apr 13 2022 8:52AM