Element record L4728 - NEOLITHIC SICKLE FROM THORNEY

Summary

FINDSPOT (Neolithic)

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 83035 74122 (9769m by 2645m)
Map sheet SK87SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Thorney, Newark

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Tip of a Neo flint sickle. (1)
Part of the blade of a flint sickle was found at Thorney in 1960 by Mr JF Brampton. In Lincoln Museum. (2)
Indicated find spot confirmed by Mr L Brampton (son of JF) who stated that, despite searching for another portion of the sickle, nothing had been found. (3)
See also L4729 for sickle from Harby.


<1> EMAB eds, 1960, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 9 (Published document). SNT154.

<2> Baker FT, undtd, OS Corr 6in (Personal comment). SNT442.

<3> Seaman BH, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1252.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Published document: EMAB eds. 1960. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 3. p 9.
  • <2> Personal comment: Baker FT. undtd. OS Corr 6in.
  • <3> Personal comment: Seaman BH. 1974. Pers Comm.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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