NHER 4913 (Find Spot) - Neolithic axehead
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Summary
A Neolithic polished axehead was reported in 1923. It may be the same object as a celt displayed to the Cambridge Antiquarian Society in 1914.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FELTWELL, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Full Description
6 May 1923.
Polished flint axe, ?same as partially ground celt 9cm (3 1/2 inches) long around 1914.
See (S1).
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- <S1> SNF1583 Article in Serial: 1915. Cambridge Antiquarian Society Collection. Cambridge Antiquarian Society Collection. Vol XIX, p 95. p 99.
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Feltwell.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Sep 12 2013 9:09AM