Find Spot record MDO47238 - Prehistoric flints found at Blacknoll, Winfrith Newburgh
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Summary
Flints described as 'pygmy flints' were found on Blacknoll. They may have been microliths, suggesting Mesolithic activity in the area.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(SY 80708607) Pigmy flints from Blacknoll (Lady Wynford) in Dorchester Museum. <1>
No further information was obtained during field investigation regarding the findspot of these flints. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SWX2301 Unpublished document: Mead, Richard. Field Investigators Comments RPM. F2 RPM 06/04/1981.
- <1> SWX7265 Map: Crawford, O G S. Annotated record map 6 inch. 6 inch to 1 mile.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 01-SEP-52.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455285.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8062 8629 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NW |
| Civil Parish | Winfrith Newburgh; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 NW 7
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455285
Record last edited
Dec 16 2023 2:37PM