NHER 7668 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic polished flint axehead, Early Saxon glass bead
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Summary
Around 1956 a Neolithic flint axehead with a polished cutting edge was recovered from this area. In 1999 a member of the public walking their dog recovered a 7th century glass bead.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG22SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TUNSTEAD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Around 1956. South of Granary Lane.
Flint axehead with polished cutting edge, waisted.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
September - October 1999.
Approximate area of site NHER 7668, near west face of NHER 16731.
7th century glass bead found while walking dog.
See drawing (S1) and description.
E. Rose (NLA), 3 January 2000.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF47452 *Verbal Communication: Worsdall, D.. [unknown].
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Tunstead.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF80039 Illustration: Holness, A.. 1999. Drawing of a Early/Middle Saxon glass bead.. Film. 2:1.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- BEAD (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
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Record last edited
May 23 2014 4:12PM