Find Spot record 2114/0/1 - Unstratified Neolithic Finds
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Summary
A Neolithic polished axe has been recovered from gravel pits at Little Billing.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} During quarrying at Little Billing Gravel pit in 1934 a Neolithic polished flint axe and deer antler were found;
{3}Photo, possibly of this axe;
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 225 (note) (Series). SNN77380.
<2> 1934, JOURNAL OF THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NATURAL HISTORY SO, 27/173 (Journal). SNN25230.
<3> Northampton Museum Records, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN126.
<4> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, P129 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN108.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN77380 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. p. 225 (note).
- <2> SNN25230 Journal: 1934. JOURNAL OF THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NATURAL HISTORY SO. JOURNAL OF THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NATURAL HISTORY SO. 27/173. 27/173.
- <3> SNN126 Uncertain: Northampton Museum Records. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN108 Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. P129 (unchecked).
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 48 26 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BILLING, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: P125
- NRHE HOB UID: 620015
Record last edited
Nov 29 2023 3:13PM
