NHER 4808 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic chipped flint axehead
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Summary
In about 1919-20 a chipped flint Neolithic axe with a glossy surface and blue/grey patina was recovered.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL79NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHWOLD, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
About 1919-20. Found between Mill Farm and Devils Dyke. West of Mill Covert.
A chipped flint Neolithic axe with a glossy surface and blue/grey patina was recovered.
Seen by R. R. Clarke 3 July 1934.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
See sketch on record card (S1) showing dimensions.
Area centred on grid reference above (correct 6in RRC).
See (S2) OS Records.
R. J. Rickett (NAU) 10 April 1990.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Northwold.
- <S2> SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TL 79 NE 5.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- FLAKED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Apr 16 2021 9:02AM