NHER 11644 (Find Spot record) - Mesolithic flint axehead
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Summary
In 1976 a finely flaked Mesolithic flint axe was found in a load of soil that had been taken from this spot.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | POSTWICK WITH WITTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1976. Stray Find.
Found by [1] in a load of soil taken from this spot:
1 Mesolithic flint axe. Finely flaked, triangular section. Maximum width 4.8cm, height 2.4cm, length 17.6cm. No tranchet scar. Donated to Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 1976.372). Land owner [2] is said to have other finds from site.
Information from (S1). Also described in (S2).
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 8 May 2014.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- FLAKED AXEHEAD (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
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Record last edited
Jul 23 2019 12:14PM