NHER 19345 (Find Spot record) - Prehistoric flint scatter and medieval pottery sherds

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Summary

In 1983, during metal detection at this location, a thick scatter of worked flints was discovered. A variety of forms were recovered from the scatter and they were tentatively dated to the Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age. In addition to these finds four sherds of medieval pottery were retrieved.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG21NE
Civil Parish RACKHEATH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

May-June 1983. Found immediately east of wood. Found on surface while metal detecting (but no metal work found).
Thick scatter, over area about 100m diameter of worked flint.
Sample of dozens recovered including end scraper on blade.
Mostly broad flakes with odd amorphous retouched pieces.
Probably Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age but a bit amorphous really.
Four sherds medieval pottery.
Identified by F. Healy (NAU), 6 July 1983.
A. Gregory (NAU), 6 July 1983.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
  • LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
  • POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Jul 12 2017 4:13PM

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