Element record L7950 - Neolithic finds from Attenborough gravel pit, pre 1958
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 52160 34185 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK53SW |
District | Broxtowe |
Civil Parish | Attenborough, Broxtowe |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Approx SK 525 345. Potsherd, a large piece of rim and body, indicates a bowl of "Mortlake" variety. Mace made from the base of a red deer antler. Gouge or chisel, also of red deer antler. Also at Attenborough there have been found an axe of epidotized tuff from Langdale, a flat oblong-shaped mace head of black basalt with an hour-glass perforation, and a polished flint axe. (1) Two potsherds and the two antler artefacts held in NUM, accession nos. Att0.374, Att78.27 and Att66.80. (3)
Found in Attenborough gravel pit, by Mr H Martin in 1954 - 2 stone pestles, late Neo/BA. (2)
See L434 for BA finds in this area, L559 for further pestle.
Many finds from gravel pits - see SMR map.
<1> Soc of Ants of London, 1958, Antiquaries Journal, pp 87-89 (Published document). SNT85.
<2> Thoroton Society, 1967, TTS, p 31 (Published document). SNT380.
<3> TPAT, 2014, A&E Heritage Rescue: Community Research Project at the Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire, p 30 (Published document). SNT4700.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNT85 Published document: Soc of Ants of London. 1958. Antiquaries Journal. 38. pp 87-89.
- <2> SNT380 Published document: Thoroton Society. 1967. TTS. 71. p 31.
- <3> SNT4700 Published document: TPAT. 2014. A&E Heritage Rescue: Community Research Project at the Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire. p 30.
Finds (6)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM