NHER 9545 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic/Bronze Age stone axehammer (Norwich, poorly located)
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Summary
A Neolithic/Bronze Age perforated axe-hammer made from basalt was recovered from Eaton at an unspecified date. The exact location, nature and circumstances of this discovery remain unknown.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Perforated axe-hammer 21cm (8.25in) long. Made from basalt and weighing 9lb.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Collection N100 examined by [1], see (S1).
T. Clough (NCM).
Originally recorded in the parish of Eaton, now part of Norwich.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF90756 Article in Serial: Williams-Thorpe, O., Webb, P. C. and Jones, M. C. 2003. Non-destructive geochemical and magnetic characterisation of Group XVIII dolerite stone axes and shaft-hole implements from England. Journal of Archaeological Science. Vol 30 pp 1237-1267.
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Easton.
- --- 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.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- AXE HAMMER (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 701 BC)
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Record last edited
Aug 7 2017 10:23AM