Monument record EKE 012 - Findspot of a complete Neolithic partially polished flint axe.
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Summary
Complete, partly polished flint axe from Eyke, formerly said to be from `Woodbridge area'.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3146 5269 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM35SW |
| Civil Parish | EYKE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Complete, partly polished flint axe from Eyke, formerly said to be from `Woodbridge area'. 16.3cm long. Finely worked, almost parallel side edge and face for most of its length. Relatively straight blade edge. Grey flint, unpatinated, covered in blotches of black material with sand grains embedded in it (?as a result of being in the sea?)(S1). Findspot beside drain but nowhere near sea. Not stated how found, re-deposited?
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 9 1996 12:00AM