Element record L2583 - Neolithic axehead from Abbeyfields Farm, Newstead

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FINDSPOT (Neolithic)

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Grid reference SK 52819 53360 (point)
Map sheet SK55SW
District Gedling
Civil Parish Newstead, Gedling

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A perforated axehead of light fawn-grey stone, dating to late Neo, was found on the ploughed surface of a field at Abbeyfields Farm. The find at present is at Newstead Abbey. (1)
The farmer Mr Leverton indicated the find spot at above grid ref. (2)


<1> EMAB eds, 1965, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 29 (Published document). SNT159.

<2> Seaman BH, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1252.

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  • <1> Published document: EMAB eds. 1965. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 8. p 29.
  • <2> Personal comment: Seaman BH. 1974. Pers Comm.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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