NHER 7081 (Find Spot record) - Possible Iron Age quernstone
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Summary
In 1966 an upper quern stone of millstone grit with a 'collar' and triangular hole was recovered just west of Rookery Farm. It was thought to date to the Iron Age.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG33SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1966. About 200 yards (182m) west of Rookery Farm.
Upper stone of quern of millstone grit. Yorkshire type with 'collar' and triangular hole. Single hole at side.
Drawing (S1).
E. B. Green (NCM).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87259 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Iron Age. Witton.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF91454 Illustration: Arber, N. 1966. Drawing of an Iron Age quern stone.. card. 1:1.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- QUERN (Iron Age - 800 BC to 42 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
May 30 2014 9:31AM