NHER 21264 (Find Spot record) - Prehistoric flake and Neolithic axehead from Claxton's Close, Bale
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Summary
Two Neolithic flint polished axeheads were found in the 1940s. A prehistoric flint flake was found during fieldwalking in the 1980s.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG03NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GUNTHORPE, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1937 to 1940s. Surface find on 'Claxton's Close'.
Two elegant thin butted, part polished flint axes.
See sketches (S1).
Identified by J. J. Wymer (NAU) 25 February 1985.
Site visited by J. J. Wymer (NAU) 6th March 1985.
Sandy, gravelly field with winter wheat and good conditions for fieldwalking.
Only one flake found in 20 minutes of searching.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- FLAKE (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Apr 13 2023 5:34PM