Monument record 2062/0/0 - Unstratified Neolithic find

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Summary

A Neolithic polished flint axehead was found when ploughing in 1962. It is now in Northampton Museum.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1}Fieldwalking survey undertaken in 1962 found a Neolithic reclipped polished flint axe, now in Northampton Museum; SP831644;

{2} (SP 831 644) Ne rechipped polished flint axehead found when ploughing some years ago. Cropmarks - presumably. R Hollowell. (Nothing visible on avialable APs RAF 1960)

{3} R Hollowell confirms the find spot. The axe was found in 1962 and is now exhibited in Northampton Museum.


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP86SW26 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<2> Northampton Museum Records (Uncertain). SNN126.

<3> Baird, J., 1970, Field investigators comments, 08-SEP-70 (Notes). SNN110341.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP86SW26 (unchecked).
  • <2> Uncertain: Northampton Museum Records.
  • <3> Notes: Baird, J.. 1970. Field investigators comments. 08-SEP-70.

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Location

Grid reference SP 4831 2644 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish ECTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 345649

Record last edited

Apr 2 2024 3:25PM

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