NHER 6647 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic knife from east of Plumstead Green
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Summary
In 1956 a worked Neolithic flake was recovered from this location. Further investigation suggested it was the rough-out for a plano-convex knife.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG13SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PLUMSTEAD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1956. Artefact found east of Plumstead Green.
Worked flake (?rough out for a plano-convex knife).
Drawing by A.S.Mottram (NCM).
See sketch (S1) in file
R. R. Clarke.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Plumstead.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF49959 Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- PLANO CONVEX KNIFE (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Feb 15 2022 11:16AM