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HER Number:MDV21021
Name:Axe, Colaton Raleigh Common

Summary

A small, rolled Neolithic Axe was found on the ground surface at the given grid reference.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 054 875
Map Sheet:SY08NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishColaton Raleigh
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCOLATON RALEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08NE/71

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2201 BC (Between))

Full description

Quinnell, H., 1983, Neolithic Axe (Worksheet). SDV104055.

In July 1983, a small, rolled neolithic stone axe found on surface of Woodbury Common. Sketch on worksheet, 75mm by 40mm by 25mm.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 70, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 567 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

The SMR records that a small, rolled Neolithic Axe was found on the ground surface at the given grid reference.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 567 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 567 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 1932 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Small rolled Neolithic stone axe found on Woodbury Common.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101648Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 70, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 567. [Mapped feature: #11027 ]
SDV104055Worksheet: Quinnell, H.. 1983. Neolithic Axe. Worksheet + Digital.
SDV351568Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 1932.
SDV358490Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 567.
SDV359019Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 567.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV3850 - AXE HEAD (Early Neolithic to Unknown - 4000 BC)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 26 2015 2:53PM