Element record L561 - Handaxe from Long Lane, Attenborough

Summary

FINDSPOT (Palaeolithic to Middle Palaeolithic)

Location

Grid reference SK 52100 34900 (point)
Map sheet SK53SW
District Broxtowe
Civil Parish Attenborough, Broxtowe

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Full Description

A small very heavily rolled handaxe 3 1/2in long (8.75cm), with deep brown and white patination, was found in gravel workings in Long Lane, Attenborough, --/08/1967. (1)
NB Grid ref appears to refer to the works, rather than where the axe came from.
Many finds from gravel pits - see SMR map.


<1> EMAB eds, 1977, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 40 (Published document). SNT162.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Published document: EMAB eds. 1977. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 11. p 40.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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