Monument record MDO1115 - Mesolithic workfloor, Fleet
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Summary
An extensive Mesolithic workfloor was found in 1960 and excavated in 1965. A sherd of Romano-British pottery was also found.
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Full Description
An extensive Mesolithic workfloor comprising rough, oval nodules, probably used as crude choppers, was found during 1960 and excavated in 1965. Artefacts were found at all levels, but none could be related to an actual workfloor. A few microlithic specimens were found including a small backed crescent in white patinated chert. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1949 Article in serial: Palmer S. 1963. Prehistoric Stone Industries of the Fleet-Area, Weymouth. Vol 85. 107-115.
- <2> SWX1950 Article in serial: Palmer, S. 1965. Interim Report on Excavation of a Stone Age Industry at Fleet, near Weymouth. Vol 87. 95-96.
- <3> SDO66 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1967. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1966. 88. 152-157.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451660.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 63480 79930 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NW |
| Civil Parish | Fleet; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 044 005
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NW 2
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451660
Record last edited
May 2 2023 12:30PM