NHER 8226 (Find Spot record) - Mesolithic flint tranchet adze
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Summary
In 1959 a broken Mesolithic flint tranchet adze was recovered at this spot. This object was originally identified as a Neolithic pick.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG32NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STALHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
1959. Stray Find.
1 prehistoric broken chipped flint pick. Donated to Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM : 1959.317). Information from (S1).
Although originally recorded as Neolithic (and listed as such in the museum's records) this object was subsequently re-identified by R. Jacobi as the butt end of a Mesolithic tranchet adze. See description in (S2).
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 5 June 2014.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- TRANCHET AXEHEAD (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
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Record last edited
Jun 5 2014 6:14PM