NHER 6313 (Find Spot record) - Possible prehistoric flint flake
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Summary
A possible prehistoric flint flake was found on Sheringham beach, although this has subsequently been suggested to be a natural eolith.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG14SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
From 45m (50 yards) east of the most easterly groyne, flint flake weighing 623g (22oz).
Location of original?
(S1), (S2).
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
From stone bed (eolith?).
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87254 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous Prehistoric.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF1850 Article in Serial: 1935. Early Man in Norfolk. Antiquaries Journal. Vol XV No 1 pp 56-57.
- <S2> SNF1835 Article in Serial: Sainty, J. E. 1934. Flint Implements from the 'Stone Bed' of the North Norfolk Coast. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society of East Anglia. Vol VII Pt III pp 323-326. p 326.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- FLAKE (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2013 4:36PM