NHER 8053 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic stone axehead
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Summary
It is recorded that a Neolithic stone axehead is preserved at Paston School, and was found in the parish of Wroxham. The exact date and location of its original discovery are unclear.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WROXHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Stone axe of greyish stone (?Limestone or sandstone) 5 3/8 inches (14cm) x 1 3/4 inches (4.5cm) a 1 1/10 inches (3cm) preserved at Paston Grammar School.
Sketch (S1) by J. E. Sainty see file.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Wroxham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF49959 Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Sep 25 2013 12:06PM