NHER 12507 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic chisel or axehead
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Summary
In 1977 a partially polished Neolithic axe or chisel of grey flint with the butt broken off was recovered from the surface of the west side of a large field south of Bradfield Church.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG23SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWAFIELD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
April 1977. Found on surface of west side of large field south of Bradfield Church. [1]
Part-polished flint axe or chisel, iron-stained, grey. Butt broken off. Surviving length 15.6cm, maximum width 4.2cm.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- CHISEL (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2011 11:56AM