Find Spot record 4795/0/0 - Unstratified Fint Axe
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Summary
Neolithic polished axe found
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Find made in 1972. Prehistoric flint axe found by farmer O. Ransom. Still in his possession in 1974.
{2} SP 77414862. A Neolithic polished flint axe was found after ploughing by O Ransom (the farmer) N of Gordon's Lodge Farm in 1971.
The axe measures about 3 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide, and has been slightly chipped by frost and plouging. Ransom indicated the
find spot on the ground, and has retained the axe. Find spot surveyed at 1:2500.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1975, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1974, p.151 (unchecked) (Report). SNN41605.
<2> Stevens, P A, 1974, Field Investigator's Comments, 28-FEB-1974 (Notes). SNN113167.
<3> Historic England, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, Mr O Ransom Gordon's Lodge Roade Northants (Oral Report). SNN111577.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN41605 Report: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1975. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1974. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 10. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.151 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN113167 Notes: Stevens, P A. 1974. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. 28-FEB-1974.
- <3> SNN111577 Oral Report: Historic England. Unknown. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. Mr O Ransom Gordon's Lodge Roade Northants.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7739 4862 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARTWELL, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343021
Record last edited
May 13 2024 10:12AM
