NHER 6651 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic chipped flint axe butt from Heath Farm
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Summary
In 1974 the butt half of a Neolithic chipped flint axe was recovered. The grey flint had been polished and the butt was pointed.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG13SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PLUMSTEAD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
1974. Recovered from the top of the ploughed surface.
Butt half of chipped and polished grey flint axe: butt pointed.
Seen by A.K.Gregory (NCM) September 1974. See drawing (S1).
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (5)
- --- 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.
- --- SNF2500 Serial: 1974. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1974. No 21. p 8.
- <S1> SNF91638 Illustration: Gregory, T. 1974. Drawing of a broken Neolithic polished flint axehead. Card. 1:1.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Feb 15 2022 11:17AM