Element record L5341 - Axe hammer, Mansfield

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FINDSPOT (Bronze Age)

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Grid reference SK 52000 61000 (point)
Map sheet SK56SW
District Mansfield
Civil Parish Mansfield, Mansfield

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An axe hammer, made of millstone grit with an "oval" perforation, was found by Mr FH Abraham in the sand pits at Mansfield. (1)
The present location of the above hammer was not determined. Neither Abraham nor Swinnerton were traced. (2)
See also L2743 for stone implement from sand pits.
Grid ref approx - not drawn on map.


<1> Thoroton Society, 1950, TTS, p 71 (Published document). SNT364.

<2> Colquhoun FD, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT582.

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  • <1> Published document: Thoroton Society. 1950. TTS. 54. p 71.
  • <2> Personal comment: Colquhoun FD. 1974. Pers Comm.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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