NHER 24851 (Find Spot record) - Prehistoric flints and post medieval buckle, Thetford Bypass (Abbey Heath)
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Summary
In 1988 work on the Thetford Bypass at this location recovered prehistoric flints, including a blade and scraper, as well as a large 18th century shoe buckle.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1988. After initial clearance between chainage 2400 and 2600.
Six flint flakes and blade.
Includes at chainage 2560 a core.
Also at 2620 a scraper.
Information from J. Wymer (NAU).
Found later while metal detecting.
Large 18th century bronze shoe buckle. Recorded only in case of confusion.
See details in file.
E. Rose (NAU), 24 October 1988.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (5)
- BLADE (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
- CORE (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
- FLAKE (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
- SCRAPER (TOOL) (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)
- BUCKLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 25 2011 2:15PM