Skip to main content

Find Spot record MDR6358 - Neolithic flint axe, Roseland Farm, Shirebrook

Type and Period (1)

  • (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

SK 512678 Roseland Farm, Neolithic Flint Axe. Polished flint axe found on Roseland Farm by Mr Bower of Stanhope Farm, Cuckney. (1) Now in Derby Museum: 207.53. Dimensions : Length 4.25ins; Breadth 1.75ins; Thickness 0.5ins; Weight 4ozs. Found about 1952, of light grey flint, generally ascribed to the chalk of Yorkshire or Lincolnshire. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference SK 512 678 (point) (Centre)
Civil Parish SHIREBROOK, BOLSOVER, DERBYSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

External Links (0)

Record last edited

Feb 7 2018 12:10PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.