Find Spot record 6037/0/0 - Flint tranchet axe
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{1}Found during widening and dredging of a stream in November 1990, a discoloured, light grey, poor quality, flint tranchet axe. Length 121mm, breadth 43mm and height 28mm.
{2} Mesolithic tranchet axe found by author
{3}Mesolithic tranchet axe/adze head manufactured from poor quality in light grey flint. Found along the stream edge at Saxby's Farm.
<1> Richardson M., 1993-4, Irchester, pg 184 (checked) (Note). SNN104138.
<2> M Richardson, SUPPLEMENTARY FILE, (checked) (Notes). SNN51905.
<3> Musgrave E.C.; Tingle M. (editors), 1991, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1990, p107 (Article). SNN100325.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104138 Note: Richardson M.. 1993-4. Irchester. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 25. pg 184 (checked).
- <2> SNN51905 Notes: M Richardson. SUPPLEMENTARY FILE. 9065002. (checked).
- <3> SNN100325 Article: Musgrave E.C.; Tingle M. (editors). 1991. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1990. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 23. Northants Archaeology Soc. p107.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 9369 6505 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | IRCHESTER, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 18 2012 11:27AM
