NHER 39378 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic polished flint axehead
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Summary
In 2003 a large Neolithic polished flint axehead was found at this location. It was probably used as a ceremonial object.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM19NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FORNCETT, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 2003. Stray Find.
Found on surface:
Neolithic very large ground and polished axehead. Complete apart from a post-depositional flake removal. Possibly a ceremonial object.
Information from PAS import. See also description (S1) in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 3 June 2003. Amended by E. McDonald (HES), 2 May 2018.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- AXE (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- CEREMONIAL OBJECT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Oct 18 2024 11:50AM