Find Spot record MLI53538 - Neolithic Flint Axe, Carr Farm, North Kelsey

Summary

A Neolithic polished flint axe, found on land near Carr Farm, North Kelsey.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2201 BC)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

A highly polished Neolithic flint axe was found in 1940, during ditch cleaning on land near Carr Farm. The axe measured just over 3" long, and was made from a cream coloured flint. It was donated to Scunthorpe Museum. {1}{2}{3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TA 00 SW: C.
  •  Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. TA 00 SW: 7.
  •  Artefact: Scunthorpe Museum Collection. MF 65.

Map

Location

Grid reference TA 0192 0071 (point) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish NORTH KELSEY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 7 2022 2:24PM

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