Find Spot record 3339/0/0 - Unstratified Neolithic find
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Summary
A Neolithic axehead with polished cutting edge was found in a ploughed field in the parish of Yardley Hastings.
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Full Description
{1}A fine Neolithic axe-blade was found in a ploughed field in the parish of Yardley Hastings. It is of yellowish-brown hornstone, 7 1/4" long and c 2 1/2" wide across the polished convex cutting edge.
{4} Northampton Museum have no record of this axe.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP85NE17 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> 1873, Journal of The British Archaeological Association (Vol.29), p.304 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN31653.
<4> Baird, J., 1970, Field investigators comments, F1 JB 8-SEP-70 (Notes). SNN110341.
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. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP85NE17 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN31653 Journal: 1873. Journal of The British Archaeological Association (Vol.29). JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. 29. B.A.A.. p.304 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN110341 Notes: Baird, J.. 1970. Field investigators comments. F1 JB 8-SEP-70.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8600 5600 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | YARDLEY HASTINGS, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345202
Record last edited
Oct 20 2022 3:09PM
