NHER 6406 (Find Spot record) - Mesolithic and Neolithic worked flints

The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please to consult the full record.

See also further .

Summary

In 1975 and 1981 a number of prehistoric flint implements were recovered at this site, including a Mesolithic tranchet axehead and cores and flakes of probable Neolithic date.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG14SE
Civil Parish RUNTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

1975. Stray Find.
Found by R. Jacobi:
1 Mesolithic flint tranchet axe. Reported by finder, who subsequently stated that its whereabouts were unknown.
Information from (S1).
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 17 July 2014.

1981. Stray Find.
Found by R. Jacobi on ploughed surface:
2 prehistoric flint flakes and 2 cores (look Neolithic).
Identified by E. B. Green (NCM) 26 March 1981. Retained by finder.
Information from (S1).
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 17 July 2014.

  • <S1> Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • TRANCHET AXEHEAD (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
  • CORE (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2351 BC?)
  • FLAKE (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2351 BC?)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Jul 17 2014 5:20PM

Comments and Feedback

Your feedback is welcome; if you can provide any new information about this record, please contact the Norfolk Historic Environment Record.