Find Spot record 3757/0/1 - Unstratified Neolithic axe, Harrowden
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Summary
An axe or 'head' of 'greenish stone' was found in the parish before 1847. It was referred to by one early source as a "druid bead".
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Full Description
{1} An axe or 'head' of 'greenish stone' was found in the parish before 1847.
{3} A Neolithic celt of greenish stone was found at Harrowden. (The sub reference quoted by George refers to a `Druid bead' of greenish stone).
{6} Northampton Museum have no knowledge of either a stone axe or bead from Harrowden.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.79 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP87SE5 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> George T.J., 1904, An Archaeological Survey of Northamptonshire, p.16 (Index). SNN10170.
<4> 1847, Bulletin of The British Archaeological Association (Vol.2), p.203 (Journal). SNN29582.
<5> George, T J, Prehistoric Northamptonshire Site List, Drawer 8 (unchecked) (Manuscript). SNN59915.
<6> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, F1 FDC 04-DEC-1969 (Note). SNN111452.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <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.79 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP87SE5 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN10170 Index: George T.J.. 1904. An Archaeological Survey of Northamptonshire. p.16.
- <4> SNN29582 Journal: 1847. Bulletin of The British Archaeological Association (Vol.2). Bulletin of The British Archaeological Association. 2. B.A.A.. p.203.
- <5> SNN59915 Manuscript: George, T J. Prehistoric Northamptonshire Site List. HEP.CAB.DR.8. Drawer 8 (unchecked).
- <6> SNN111452 Note: Baird, J. 1969. Field Investigators Comments. F1 FDC 04-DEC-1969.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 487e 271e (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT HARROWDEN, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
| Civil Parish | LITTLE HARROWDEN, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345849
Record last edited
Jan 15 2024 3:29PM
