Find Spot record 4014/0/1 - Unstratified Neolithic Find
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Summary
Neolithic polished stone axe found at Dunkirk Avenue
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Find; made in the 1960's; a Neolithic polished stone axe found at 22 Dunkerk Avenue; reported to Northampton Museum in 1980; (6/8/1980).
{2} [SP 80378309] A Neolithic polished stone axe was found in a private garden at this location. The axe is of Group IX from north east Ireland.
{3} Museum Accessions register reads: Polished stone axe of Neolithic type found c1972 by the donor in the garden of 22 Dunkirk Avenue, Desborough
<1> Foard G., 2000, Oral report to SMR, 1980 (Oral Report). SNN100433.
<2> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1981, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980, p200 Desborough (Checked) (Article). SNN100418.
<3> Northampton Museum Accession Register, 1980. 146 (Index). SNN14504.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN100433 Oral Report: Foard G.. 2000. Oral report to SMR. 26th November 1992. 1980.
- <2> SNN100418 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1981. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 16. Northants Archaeology Soc. p200 Desborough (Checked).
- <3> SNN14504 Index: Northampton Museum Accession Register. 1980. 146.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8037 8309 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DESBOROUGH |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1029548
Record last edited
Aug 14 2026 11:13AM
