NHER 14167 (Find Spot record) - Prehistoric granite axehead (polished)
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Summary
In 1976 a prehistoric granite axe (polished) was recovered. It has been suggested that other axeheads have been found at this site.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF71SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PENTNEY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
About 1976.
A polished stone axe made from grey 'grainy' stone (granite?) was recovered. It measured 15cm long and was held by KLM.
Information from [1].
23 October 1978.
'Other broken ones' (axes) claimed to have been found here also.
Petrology N240. Group XX.
1989.
Axehead sold to [2].
See drawing of it in file (S1).
Associated Sources (3)
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
Feb 15 2021 10:54AM