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Three polished stone axes (Heddon-on-the-Wall)

NZ 1384 6672. Three polished stone axes found in the back garden of 44 Antonine Walk, Heddon-on-the-Wall, by Susan Munroe, are still in her possession. (1)

Mrs Munroe found the axes together, just below the surface at exactly NZ 1384266724, whilst digging her garden in March 1963. (2)

Further excavations by Sockett and C.B. Burgess disclosed another axe, a possible "rough-out" and 2 possible axe fragments, all of the same light green igneous rock as the original three. Present whereabouts of these unknown. (3)

Three stone axes found in 1968 by Mr C Munroe of 44 Antonine Walk, Heddon-on-the Wall, in his back garden. NZ 135668 [incorrect NGR]. Site investigated by E W Sockett and C B Burgess - one more axe, parts of two more and possible roughout, were found. Original axes probably sold. (4)
N10875
Neolithic (4000BC to 2200BC)
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1966; R W Emsley
EXCAVATION, Antonine Walk, Heddon-on-the-Wall 1970; BURGESS, C B


Source of Reference
Local History of Heddon-on-the-Wall

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