Monument record 3710/0/1 - Unstratified, unlocated Neolithic axe, Thorpe Malsor
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Summary
A Neolithic stone axe was found at Thorpe Malsor (in the garden of Mr Achurch).The axe is described as being polished, and with a hole for a handle (an axe hammer?). It is said to be in Kettering Museum.
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Full Description
{1} Unlocated find of a Neolithic polished stone axe; its shape suggests a perforated axe hammer.
{2} A Neolithic, heart shaped, stone axe found recently at Thorpe Malsor (in the garden of Mr Achurch). The stone is polished, and has a hole for a handle. New in Kettering Museum. (The shape suggests a perforated axe-hammer).
{3} This stone cannot be traced in the records of Kettering Museum.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP87NW11 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<2> 1923, Journal of The British Archaeological Association (NS Vol.29), p.152-153 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN33248.
<3> Colquhoun, FD, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 FDC 02-DEC-69 (Notes). SNN112950.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP87NW11 (unchecked). [Mapped feature: #87150 ]
- <2> SNN33248 Journal: 1923. Journal of The British Archaeological Association (NS Vol.29). JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. 29. B.A.A.. p.152-153 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN112950 Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1969. Field investigators comments. English Heritage. F1 FDC 02-DEC-69.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 4835 2795 (point) Added as part of the NRHE data transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORPE MALSOR, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345808
Record last edited
Dec 11 2023 12:41PM
