Find Spot record 1593/0/1 - Prehistoric axe
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Summary
A large flint axe was found at Potterspury in or before 1903/4, and was lent to NorthamptonMuseum in 1950. [Unfortunately none of the sources offer a precise date]
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} A large axe of white flint was found in the parish before 1903 (NM).
(2) Located in Northampton Museum.
{4} The axe was lent to the museum by D Grinsdick in 1903/4, and was made a gift in 1950. Now on exhibition.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.118 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP74SE6 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> Annotated Record Map, Corr 6" 8.5.52 (R W Brown) (Map). SNN112961.
<4> Baird, J., 1970, Field investigators comments, F1 JB 21-OCT-69 (Notes). SNN110341.
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.118 (checked).
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP74SE6 (checked).
- <3> SNN112961 Map: Annotated Record Map. Corr 6" 8.5.52 (R W Brown).
- <4> SNN110341 Notes: Baird, J.. 1970. Field investigators comments. F1 JB 21-OCT-69.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 47 24 (point) Unknown |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | POTTERSPURY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343094
Record last edited
Feb 22 2024 12:57PM
