Find Spot record MDO2866 - Microlith from Perry's Pit, West Knighton
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Summary
A half inch long microlith of lanceolate form and triangular section, trimmed along one edge, was found in the pit in 1953.
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Full Description
Also in the museum is a microlith found at the pit in 1953 by M Tunstall. <1>
Mesolithic finds from Perry Pits, West Knighton, are recorded by Susann Palmer. No details. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO54 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 86-87.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 09-DEC-59.
- <2.1> SDO20342 Verbal communication: Tunstall, M. Oral: M Tunstall, 11 The Ridgeway, Kingsbury, London NW 9.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454028.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7466 8910 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Knighton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 124 031 C
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 28
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454028
Record last edited
Dec 7 2023 3:15PM