MSO7792 - Neolithic flint Axe, Roadwater (Find Spot)
Summary
A large flint axe, thought to be Neolithic, was found at Roadwater.
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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] It is likely that this is a secondary Neolithic ritual axe. [2]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4109 Serial: Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 1851-. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. Volume 58, Part I, 1912. P.104.
- <2> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. Hallam, A.D., Somerset County Museum Taunton.
- <3> SMO5103 Unpublished document: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigators Comments. F1, GHP, 11/08/1965.
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
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 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)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 20 2014 3:26PM
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