NHER 1875 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic and medieval finds
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Summary
A Neolithic polished flint axehead was found by chance at this location in around 1932. Metal-detecting in 2025 recovered a medieval coin.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF94SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MORSTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
About 1932. Stray Find.
Neolithic polished white flint axe found.
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
Before 29 July 2025. Metal-detecting. [1].
1 medieval coin.
Information from PAS import.
Expanded to whole field. Former extent recorded as Context 1.
P. Watkins (HES), 24 January 2026.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Morston.
- --- 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 94 SE 6.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- COIN (Medieval - 1300 AD to 1300 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 21 2026 1:15PM