Neolithic stone axe head found near Longhoughton (Longhoughton)
(NU 23671472). A large unpolished axe of grey-green granite 9-1/2ins long by 3-1/4ins wide at the cutting edge; the section is a heavy oval, flatter on one side than the other. Found on January 3rd 1934 in a field (OS No 126) 2ft6ins deep in black peat soil near Longhoughton. The axe will soon be placed in the Alnwick Castle Museum. (1)
(This plan shows exact site of find and confirms siting above). (2)
Now in Alnwick Castle Museum. Case 'E'. No accession number. (3)
Additional Reference (4)
(This plan shows exact site of find and confirms siting above). (2)
Now in Alnwick Castle Museum. Case 'E'. No accession number. (3)
Additional Reference (4)
N5692
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1955; E Geary
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