NHER 10915 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic axehead
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Summary
A polished Neolithic axehead was found here after ploughing in May 1955.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BLO NORTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
2109 northwest. ?? 01.02-790.
May 1955.
[1]'s farm (lives at Blo Norton House), about 137m (150 yards) from River Little Ouse. Sandy soil after ploughing to depth of 35.5cm (14 inches).
Tip of polished axe of ochreous flint pointed oval cross-section..
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Blo Norton.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF86166 Serial: 1955. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries. No 2. p 4.
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
Jun 13 2016 3:57PM