NHER 4489 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic axe
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Summary
A Neolithic axe, made of stone, found in 1841.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARTON BENDISH, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
'A stone celt was found in a meadow in the occupation of Mr Samuel Lock in 1841 in whose possession it now is'.
See (S1), (S2) and (S3).
NRO says that white flint was found in cutting a drain.
E. Rose (NAU)
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Barton Bendish.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF6179 Serial: Goddard-Johnson. c.1849. Mss Add to Blomefield.. Vol II p 160.
- <S2> SNF5933 Publication: Evans, J. 1897. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain. 2nd Edition. p 100.
- <S3> SNF753 Publication: 1842. Collec. Norfolciensis.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Sep 5 2013 10:51AM