NHER 2742 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic sickle
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL68NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FELTWELL, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Pre 1933. In Feltwell Fen at a place known as the Gull where the Little Ouse burst its banks in 1882.
Flint sickle blade.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Object seen and confirmed by F. Healy (NAU).
1983.
Feltwell Society, has located the findspot at grid reference, between site of Jacob's Farm and new bridge. The water from the burst left a large crater across the field, known as the Gull, which is now filled in again.
E. Rose (NAU), 14 April 1983.
1996/1997. Within reservoir investigation area.
For palaeoenviromental appraisal see NHER 5292.
D. Gurney (NLA) 23 May 1997.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Feltwell.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SICKLE (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jun 14 2017 9:35AM