Find Spot record MDO30125 - Mesolithic worked flint, Holnest
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Summary
Worked flint, including blades and cores, found in the vicinity of Holnest Park. The finds are reported as being Mesolithic in date, but this is not certain. In the Joseph Fowler collection at Dorset Museum.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Note: 'Holnest House' is presumed to be Holnest Park.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO55 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1955. 77. 148.
- <2> SDO11475 Article in serial: Ross, M S. 1987. Kington Magna and Surrounding Areas: A Fieldwalking Survey of the Prehistory (1979-1987); Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 109. 94-95.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887251.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 655 090 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60NE |
| Civil Parish | Holnest; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 NE 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887251
Record last edited
Nov 23 2021 2:07PM
