NHER 41975 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic or Bronze Age flint flake
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Summary
In 2004 a large flint flake was found during digging in the back garden of 13 Helena Road. The large bulb of percussion suggests it was hammer struck and it was dated to either the Neolithic or Bronze Age.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
November 2004. Found whilst digging in the back garden of 13 Helena Road.
Secondary flint flake. Cortex and flake scars on dorsal side. 66mm by 55mm by 17mm. Prepared platform, slightly battered, 12mm by 32mm. Large bulb of percussion - suggests it was hammer struck. Neolithic or Bronze Age in date.
Seen by W.A. Boismier and S. Bates (NAU).
D. Robertson (NLA) 11 May 2005.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- FLAKE (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 701 BC)
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Record last edited
Mar 12 2007 9:28AM