NHER 1257 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic flint axehead from Hunstanton beach
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Summary
In 1959 a Neolithic flint axehead was found on Hunstanton beach.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HUNSTANTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
1959. On beach.
Slender flint axehead, 13.7cm (5.4 inch) long, thick yellow patina, much used or weathered.
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Hunstanton.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF87124 Serial: 1959. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1959. No. 6. p 4.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Jul 12 2016 4:59PM