NHER 8705 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic polished stone axehead
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Summary
In 1954 a small Neolithic axehead was found at this location. This example was made from polished greenstone.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF90NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAHAM TONEY, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1954. 0.5 miles east of Park Farm (Field 403)
Small greenstone axe found.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Probably held by NCM.
Petrology N.132 Garnetiferous pyroxene rock.
See (S1) and (S2).
E. B. Green (NCM).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Saham Toney.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF2471 Article in Serial: Clough, T. H. Mck. and Green, B. 1972. The petrological identification of stone implements from East Anglia. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. Vol 38 pp 108-155.
- <S2> SNF4999 Article in Serial: Campbell Smith, W. 1965. The Distribution of Jade Axes in Europe with a supplement to the catalogue of those from the British Isles. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. Vol XXXI pp 25-33. p 32; No 30a.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Jun 17 2020 8:47AM