MSO7792 - Neolithic flint axe, Roadwater (Find Spot)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Large chipped flint celt, or axe, of Neolithic type (exact provenance unknown), found utilised as a stone in a flower bed of a cottage at Roadwater. The well-patinated implement is 12.5 inches in length and is in the County Museum, Taunton. [1] Mr Hallam considers that this is a secondary Neolithic ritual axe. It is still in Taunton Castle Museum. [2,3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM341241 Article in serial: Anonymous. 1912. Additions to the Museum From January 1st to December 31st, 1912. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 58. Part I, pp 104-123. p 104.
- <2> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. AD Hallam, Somerset County Museum Taunton.
- <3> SMO7319 Unpublished document: PITCHER, GHP. 1960s. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, F1, 11 August 1965.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 188367, Extant 30 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=188367 (Original Monarch entry: 188367)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NW3
- National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 188367
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33913
Location
| Grid reference | ST 02 37 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST03NW |
| Civil Parish | OLD CLEEVE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (1)
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Record last edited
May 30 2022 9:46AM
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