NHER 485 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic flint axehead, River Wensum
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Summary
In 1950 a Neolithic flint axehead was recovered from material dredged from the River Wensum.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1950. From River Wensum in dredged material on bank of grammar school playing fields by Nelson Brig.
Flint axe-head, length 5 1/2 inches and 2 1/4 inches wide (14 x 5.7cm).
Compiled by R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87226 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Norwich - Neolithic.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TG 20 NW 77.
- <S2> SNF474 Newspaper Article: Eastern Evening News. 1950. [unknown]. 16 May.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- FLAKED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Jun 10 2016 1:07PM