Element record L941 - Neolithic axehead, Holme Pierrepont
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 61399 39200 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK63NW |
District | Rushcliffe |
Civil Parish | Holme Pierrepont, Rushcliffe |
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Full Description
A polished axehead of green-grey fine grained stone was found in the early 1960's at the gravel pit. The exact location is unknown, but it is believed to have come from near Holme Cut (above grid ref). It remains in private possession. (1)
The axe was found before 1960 near the Trent, where noted. Axe still held by Cole (finder). (2) (3)
See L8020 for BA find.
<1> EMAB eds, 1964, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 23 (Published document). SNT158.
<2> Seaman BH, 1975, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1253.
<3> Cole FC, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT572.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM