Find Spot record MNN173981 - Neolithic axehead, Hargrave

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A small polished axe was found somewhere in Hargrave parish. In Northampton Museum.

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Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

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{1} Small polished axe with straight squared sides tapering towards a wide rounded butt. Thin cross-section. One corner of blade chipped away.

<1> Northampton Museum Accession Register, Y100 (Index). SNN14504.

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SNN14504 Index: Northampton Museum Accession Register. Y100.

Finds (1)

POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: 1

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Location

Grid reference	TL 0300 7100 (point)
Civil Parish	HARGRAVE
Unitary Authority	North Northamptonshire

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Record last edited

Aug 28 2026 9:32AM

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