NHER 20438 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic flint find
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Summary
A Neolithic polished flint axehead was found on the surface of a field in 1984.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL69NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RYSTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
May 1984. West of Duke's Plantation. Found on surface of sugar beet field. Neolithic flint axe, grey, extremely well polished. One side blade edge rounded, other has a corner (see outline sketch (S1) in file). Length 16cm. Width across working end 6.5cm. Width across butt 3.5cm. Butt semi-circular.
E. M. James (KLM), 30 May 1984.
See rough sketch (S1) in file.
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
Aug 12 2025 9:06AM