NHER 22094 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon/medieval/post medieval whetstone
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Summary
In 1985 a schist hone was found during the digging of foundations for a house here. This object was felt to date to the Late Saxon period or later, but a firm date could not be determined.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL69SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHERY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Autumn 1985. Found when digging foundations for new house.
Mica schist hone. Thick handle end, wider and thinner spoon shaped working end. Length 18cm Late Saxon or later, not dateable.
Identified by V. Williams.
E. M. James (KLM) 31 December 1985.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (3)
- WHETSTONE (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- WHETSTONE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- WHETSTONE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 28 2014 4:51PM