NHER 5638 (Monument record) - Miniature Neolithic flaked axehead

The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please to consult the full record.

See also further .

Summary

In 1939 a miniature Neolithic flaked axehead was recovered from this site. The earthworks of a possible medieval ditch system previously recorded under this number are now now recorded under NHER 62084.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TL78NE
Civil Parish WEETING WITH BROOMHILL, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

Find a placename, postcode or grid reference

Map layers

Base layers

Info

Record list

Tools

RAF aerial photograph shows possible medieval ditch system in this field.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).

1939. Found within this site 'Meadows opposite house'.
Miniature flaked axe [1].
Information from F. Healy.

February 2017. 'Brecks from Above' and Breckland National Mapping Programme.
The earthworks referred to above are now recorded under NHER 62084.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 10th February 2017.

  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Wetting.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

Site and Feature Types and Periods

  • FLAKED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
  • MINIATURE OBJECT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

May 18 2020 8:00AM

Comments and Feedback

Your feedback is welcome; if you can provide any new information about this record, please contact the Norfolk Historic Environment Record.