NHER 1379 (Place record) - Possible undated barrow and Neolithic axehead found in Deadman's Close
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Summary
This field is recorded as being called Deadman's Close and it is thought that there may have been a barrow on this field although this can no longer be seen. A Neolithic polished flint axehead was found here.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF74SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRANCASTER, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Field south of Brancaster Field House Farm is known as Deadman's Close.
Site was visited by R. R. Clarke (NCM) September 1935 but nothing visible.
E. Rose (NLA).
In this field was found part of a Neolithic chipped and polished flint axe.
Information from F. Healy.
E.Rose (NLA).
Confirmed a flat field under wheat with one large pit, nothing resembling a barrow.
E. Rose (NLA), 30 June 1982.
Associated Sources (2)
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
Jan 10 2025 5:30PM