Find Spot record MLI12674 - Greenstone Axe, High Street, Boston
Summary
Greenstone axe found near the High Street, Boston.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Early Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A greenstone axe was found at Messrs. Hardy and Collins, High Street, Boston. In 1958 it was presented to the City and County Museum, Lincoln (Acc. no. 4.62), through P. Mayes. The finder indicated the exact findspot at TF 3268 4351. He stated that the axe was found about 15 inches beneath the natural ground level under a cottage during floor reconstruction. {1}{2}{3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI2400 Index: OS CARD INDEX. BOSTON. TF34SW7,1965, D.A..
- <2> SLI660 Article in Serial: D.F. Petch. 1961. ‘Archaeological Notes for 1959 and 1960’ in Lincolnshire Architectural and Archaeological Society Reports and Papers. VOL 9 PART 1 NS P 91.
- <3> SLI2920 Index: SMR FILE. BOSTON. TF34SW:W -.
- <4> SLI8 Artefact: City and County Museum Collection. ACC. NO. 4.62.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TF 3268 4351 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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