Monument record FRT 008 - Find spot of a Neolithic polished axe of grey flint

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Summary

Polished axe of grey flint, circa 17cms long.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 1728 3889 (50m by 50m) Approximate
Map sheet TM13NE
Civil Parish FRESTON, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Polished axe of grey flint, circa 17cms long. Squared sides and facetted cutting edge, found in plough soil by W Steele. Retained by finder (S1)(S2)(S3).

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <S1> (No record type): IPSMG, drawing.
  • <S2> Index: OS. OS Card. OS, card TM13NE28.
  • <S3> Bibliographic reference: Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Archaeol in Suff, PSIA, 33, 1975-6, (3), 324.
  • <S4> Digital archive: Historic England. National Record Of the Historic Environment.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

May 4 2021 2:07PM

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