NHER 12635 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic flaked and polished flint axehead

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Summary

In 1977 part of a Neolithic flaked and polished axehead was found in a spoil heap. The spoil came from hole dug to take a septic tank.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TM49NW
Civil Parish HADDISCOE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

1977. Found in spoil from hole dug for new septic tank.
Shallow topsoil over gravel. Butt end of chipped and polished flint axehead. Butt markedly pointed, (S1).

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Illustration: Gregory, T.. 1977. Drawing of a Neolithic flaked and polished axehead.. Card. 1:1.
  • FLAKED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
  • POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

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Record last edited

Apr 25 2014 3:32PM

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