NHER 4397 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic polished flint axehead, Prince William Farm
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Summary
In 1969 a Neolithic polished flint axehead was recovered from the ground surface at this location. The flint was iron stained, and the cutting edge was chipped.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF60SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEREHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1969. Stray Find.
Found on Prince William Farm, Wereham:
Neolithic polished flint axehead - surface chipped. Flint iron stained, possibly from gravel. See drawing (S1).
No further details of finds spot.
Information from (S2).
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 9 August 2018.
NGR supplied by finder 6 November 2002.
A. Rogerson (NLA) November 2002.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF91622 Illustration: Gregory, T. 1969. Drawing of a Neolithic polished flint axehead. Card. 1:1.
- <S2> SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Wereham.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Aug 9 2018 2:37PM