NHER 7706 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic flaked axehead
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Summary
In 1923/1924 a Neolithic flaked axehead was recovered from this area.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG11NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWANNINGTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Neolithic find - chipped flint axe found 1923-4 west of smithy in garden, 11 1/4 inches long (29cm).
In NCM (S1), (S2). [1]. Noted and figured in (S3).
Compiled by R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Further details and copy of photo in file.
Associated Sources (7)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Swannington.
- --- 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 11 NW 19.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF3679 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 28 September.
- <S2> SNF22 Article in Serial: Wortley, J. D. 1929. Notes and Queries: Neolithic Find at Swannington. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXIII p 419.
- <S3> SNF8738 Publication: Wortley, J. D. 1929. Antiquarian Treasures Discovered at Swannington, Norfolk. No 2.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- FLAKED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
May 10 2023 9:11AM