NHER 2339 (Monument record) - Pits of unknown date and Neolithic finds
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Summary
Several pits of unknown date were noted at this site in 1937, and Neolithic flint scrapers and flakes, a Neolithic sandstone bead and a fragment of Neolithic pottery have been found on the site.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF72SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT MASSINGHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1936.
Flakes and scrapers apparently found here by P. Schwabe.
See NHER 2318.
9 January 1937.
Group of six small pits noted by A. Q. Watson.
Cylindrical sandstone bead and ?possible Neolithic bowl sherd from this site.
Information from F. Healey.
E. Rose (NAU)
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF11635 Aerial Photograph: TF7622A.
- --- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Massingham, Great.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF100244 Unpublished Document: [Norwich Castle Museum staff]. 1971. Flint Mine Sites.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (4)
- BEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- FLAKE (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- POT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- SCRAPER (TOOL) (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jun 24 2025 10:05AM