Monument record TYN 076 - 6 Sioux Close, behind Post Office

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Summary

Neolithic polished flint axehead found during building works.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 27709 37097 (6m by 14m)
Map sheet TM23NE
Civil Parish TRIMLEY ST MARTIN, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

While digging several feet underground during building works for a new house behind the post office at Trimley St Mary, 1998, a Neo polished flint axehead was discovered. It is complete and in good condition with some damage to the butt and blade (S1). Polished flint handaxe, trapezoidal, good condition, 124mm x 60mm x 33m, 287g in weight.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Donoghue M per Colchester Museum per SCCAS (Newman J), 10/42001, ill.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 6 2005 10:39AM

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