Monument record HWN 019 - Taylor's Field; Thurston End
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Summary
Complete polished stone axehead with oblique cutting edge, 107mm long, 52mm wide, 33mm thick, weight 300g.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 79410 52250 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL75SE |
| Civil Parish | HAWKEDON, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Complete polished stone axehead with oblique cutting edge, 107mm long, 52mm wide, 33mm thick, weight 300g. Details in (S1). Findspot circa 30m to west of ring ditch, HWN 015. Found while metal detecting. Also two Roman 'grots' (not seen) found on same side (E) of field (S2). Igneous stone, appears olivine rich - possibly Lake District product? Rounded cross-section. Drawing in parish file.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF50018 Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Pendleton C, SCCAS, July 2002, ill.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
- <S2> SSF50082 Verbal communication: Personal communication. Davidson Mr, verbal to Pendleton C, SCCAS, July 2002.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 10 2015 1:24PM