Find Spot record 0/0/431 - Unstratified Neolithic find
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Summary
Findspot of Neolithic stone axe. The axe was found in circa 1925, and passed on to local school in the early 1930s.
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Full Description
{1} Find of c.1925 at TL06649868. A "crude" Neolithic stone axe. It was passed to a local school in the early 1930s.
{3} [TL 0664 9868 & TL 0710 9888] Two crude Neolithic stone celts found.
{4} Mr. Wyman Abbot confirmed the sitings [of this and a second axe] and said the axes were found c.1925, and were passed on to local schools in the early 1930's.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.195 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, TL09NE28 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> RIVET A.L.F., 1954, Field Investigator's Comments (Notes). SNN114912.
<4> Seaman, B H, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 BHS 17-JUL-70 (Notes). SNN111541.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.195 (checked).
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. TL09NE28 (checked).
- <3> SNN114912 Notes: RIVET A.L.F.. 1954. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards.
- <4> SNN111541 Notes: Seaman, B H. 1970. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. F1 BHS 17-JUL-70.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | TL 0663 9868 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | YARWELL, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 361392
Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 3:52PM
