Findspot - Neolithic stone handaxe

Description of this historic site

Findspot - a handaxe of Neolithic date was found 400m north of Wolds Lane.

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Notes about this historic site

1 Polished stone axe. Found in newly-drained bog at Wolvey Lodge Farm. Visited in 1976 by D Wassell. The axe is grey with ferrous oxide (?) staining. 117 x 57mm. Very good condition. 35 mm band roughened in shaft area.
2 Dating confirmed as Neolithic.

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Locations
Wolvey (140)
Subjects
Objects and Finds (2468)
Time periods
Neolithic - 4,000 BC - 2,600 BC (413)
Alternative reference number
MWA1357

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