NHER 10478 (Find Spot record) - Mesolithic or later quartzite macehead
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Summary
In 1965 a prehistoric quartzite perforated macehead was found at this location. These objects are not closely datable, having been found in both Mesolithic and later prehistoric contexts.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG40SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELTON WITH BROWSTON, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1965. Stray Find.
1 prehistoric quartzite macehead with hour-glass perforation. See drawing (S1).
Information from (S2).
This is probably what would now be described as a pebble mace. These objects are not closely datable, having been found in both Mesolithic and later prehistoric contexts.
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), July 18 2013.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF79225 Illustration: Burke, B. 1966. Drawing of a Mesolithic or later quartzite macehead from Belton with Browston. Card. 1:1.
- <S2> SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Belton with Browston.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- PEBBLE MACE (Early Mesolithic to Early Bronze Age - 10000 BC to 1501 BC)
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Record last edited
Sep 15 2014 3:37PM