NHER 6192 (Find Spot record) - ?Mesolithic flint burin and scraper
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Summary
In 1961 a prehistoric flint burin and a scraper were found on the surface of this field. Both were recorded as Mesolithic, although it appears that the scraper at least may be of a less certain date
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG04SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SALTHOUSE, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1961. Stray Find.
Found on surface in field immediately next to sea, close to road leading from main road:
1 Mesolithic burin and 1 scraper. Donated to Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 1961.92). Information from (S1).
These discoveries were reported in (S2). These objects are both listed in (S3), although it is noted that the scraper is of uncertain date.
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 13 July 2014.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- 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 04 SE 30.
- <S1> SNF87256 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Mesolithic.
- <S2> SNF87126 Serial: 1961. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1961. No 8. p 4.
- <S3> SNF90074 Archive: R. Jacobi. -. Jacobi Archive. 10330.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- BURIN (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
- SCRAPER (TOOL) (Mesolithic - 10000 BC? to 4001 BC?)
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Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 1:48PM