Record Details
| NHER Number: | 4478 |
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| Type of record: | Find Spot |
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| Name: | Neolithic axehead from south of village |
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Summary
A flaked flint axehead with unusual score markings on the haft was found. The markings may be designed to prevent the haft from slipping. The exact location of this discovery is unclear.
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Location
| Parish: | MARHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Around 1950. From 'White Road (Lane)' a hill south of village.
A chipped flint adze 16.5cm by 3.8cm (6 1/2 inches x 1 1/2 inches) with unusual patination and some score marks (? to prevent haft slipping).
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
Monument Types
- FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
Associated Finds
- FLAKED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Marham. |
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