NHER 1326 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic polished flint axe, southwest of the church
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Summary
In 1960 a Neolithic polished stone axe, possibly made from basalt, was found at this location.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF74SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RINGSTEAD, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1960. Ordnance Survey Plot 153, southwest of church.
Ground stone axe (basalt?) 'sent to Burkitt'.
E. Rose (NAU/NLA).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Ringstead.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 74 SW 22.
- --- SNF87125 Serial: 1960. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1960. No 7. p 5.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Mar 14 2022 8:54AM