Find Spot record MDO2866 - Microlith from Perry's Pit, West Knighton

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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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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> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 86-87.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 09-DEC-59.
  • <2.1> Verbal communication: Tunstall, M. Oral: M Tunstall, 11 The Ridgeway, Kingsbury, London NW 9.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454028.

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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

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