NHER 11333 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic polished axehead
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Summary
In 1976 a Neolithic polished axehead was recovered from this site in association with some modern refuse, which may indicate that it was redeposited from elsewhere.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG03SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWANTON NOVERS, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1976. Stray Find.
Found on surface in Dogkennel Wood, after trees blown down:
1 Neolithic cutting edge end of polished flint axe, 9.3cm long, 6.1cm wide. See drawing (S1). Donated to Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 1976.309).
Found with much 19th/20th century scrap metal and bottles - redeposited?
Compiled by E. Rose (NAU). Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 3 August 2014.
Associated Sources (2)
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
Mar 17 2026 7:58AM