Find Spot record MDO47819 - Neolithic flints, Dewlish
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Summary
Neolithic flint implements found at Dewlish include flaked flint axes and picks, and a partly polished flint chisel or axe. All are in Dorset County Museum, Dorchester. The exact find spots are not known.
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Full Description
The following flint implements from Dewlish, are preserved in the County Museum. One chipped flint axe; approx. 6 ins long 1 1/2 ins wide. Acc.
No. 1895 1.1.
Three pick-heads of chipped flint; all approximately 5 ins long and 1 1/2 ins wide. Acc. Nos. 0.43.1; 1910.3.4.; 1910.3.6.
One chipped flint 'chisel', partly ground and polished, about 3 1/2 ins long and 1 1/4 ins wide.
All the above exhibits are heavily patinated, and are classified as Neolithic. <1>
No closer location or information was obtained during field investigation. From the varying accession dates all the implements appear to be separate chance finds. <3>
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7750 9850 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Puddletown; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NE 17
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454522
Record last edited
Feb 26 2024 2:54PM