NHER 499 (Find Spot record) - Bronze Age socketed axehead, Mousehold Heath
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Summary
Some time after 1921 a plain socketed axehead was recovered from Norwich, but the exact location of the find is unknown.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
After 1921. Exact location of find unknown.
Plain socketed axe (98mm long).
Birmingham City Museum (1933A76.2) (Dr.J.R.Ratcliffe).
Purchased in London. B.A. Catalogue.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF52659 Article in Serial: Watson, P. J. et al. 1999. Antiquities from Norfolk in West Midlands Museums. Norfolk Archaeology. vol XLIII Pt II pp 332-338.
- --- SNF75076 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2010. Wander your way through 1,000 years of city history. 24 June.
- --- SNF87227 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Norwich - Bronze Age.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SOCKETED AXEHEAD (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
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Record last edited
May 18 2015 10:55AM