NHER 21605 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic axehead from northwest of New Belt
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Summary
A Neolithic polished flint axehead was found before 1985.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF72SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE MASSINGHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Some time before 1985. Northwest of New Belt.
Chipped and slightly polished flint axehead, grey flint, patinated some ginger iron stains. Length 13cm, width at blade 6cm, at butt around 4cm, slightly broken. Traces of polishing on one surface near blade.
E.M. James (KLM), 29 July 1985.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
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
Jun 24 2025 10:04AM