Monument record HEP 015 - Church of St Peters churchyard (Neo)
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Summary
Polished flint axe labelled "Hepworth Churchyard Palaeolithic celt found 1889", believed to have been found by sexton digging a grave and given to Mr George Hills.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 987 748 (67m by 63m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL97SE |
| Civil Parish | HEPWORTH, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Polished flint axe labelled "Hepworth Churchyard Palaeolithic celt found 1889", believed to have been found by sexton digging a grave and given to Mr George Hills. Given by Mrs Katherine Howard, daughter of George Hills. 13. 5cm long x 6.3cm wide x 2.9cm thick. Polished overall, especially the blade which has a glass smooth finish. Butt very chipped and now slightly concave; blade also has several chips including some large ones. Pale grey flint with a thin golden-brown patina. Chamfered sides. 0.32kg (S1). ?Photographed. Also Med church.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 19 1990 12:00AM