NHER 13053 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic axehead
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Summary
A Neolithic partially polished flint axehead was found on the field surface. Soil has been dumped on this field for several years so the axe may have been brought here from another location.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG11NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORSFORD, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1977. On field surface.
Part-polished flint axe. Cutting edge and central ridge on each face polished. Cream-grey patina on grey-brown flint. Maximum width 4.2cm, length 15.6cm. Soil and rubble have been dumped on this site for two years.
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 (1)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Jan 26 2011 2:36PM