Find Spot record MLI51336 - Polished Stone Axe, Somerby
Summary
Neolithic polished stone axe, found at the deserted medieval settlement of Somerby.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Early Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A Neolithic polished stone axe was found in the top soil during the 1957 excavation at the Somerby deserted medieval village site. The axe measures 11.5cm long and is of Langdale Group VI type. Thin-sectioning of the axe confirmed its provenance. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI735 Article in Serial: MYNARD, D.C.. 1969. LINCOLNSHIRE HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY. vol.4, p.78, fig.10.S1.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 847 897 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CORRINGHAM, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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