Element record L5342 - Neolithic stone axe from Mansfield
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | SK 53650 61150 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK56SW |
| District | Mansfield |
| Civil Parish | Mansfield, Mansfield |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Neo polished stone axe was found in February 1919 during building operations on Co-op premises on the NW side of Stockwell Gate, a few yards SE of Meeting House Lane and a like distance NE of the above noted building, in surface ground lately occupied by a cottage. (1)
The above description located to a small area perhaps 50.0m diameter centred at above grid ref. The implement was presented to Mansfield Museum by Mr Greenwood. (2)
Sherwood Archaeological Soc, 1976, Fieldwalking Report 1969-1976 (Published document). SNT1238.
Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.
<1> Mansfield Advertiser, 11/04/1919, Mansfield Advertiser (Published document). SNT232.
<2> Seaman BH, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1252.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SNT1238 Published document: Sherwood Archaeological Soc. 1976. Fieldwalking Report 1969-1976.
- --- SNT5271 Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
- <1> SNT232 Published document: Mansfield Advertiser. 11/04/1919. Mansfield Advertiser.
- <2> SNT1252 Personal comment: Seaman BH. 1974. Pers Comm.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Oct 8 2026 2:23PM