Monument record MDO5395 - Possible Mesolithic flint scatter, Crendell, Alderholt
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Summary
A surface scatter of flint including some microliths was collected near Crendell by Mr A T Morley Hewitt of Fordingbridge in the first half of the twentieth century. It was described as a 'flaking site with microliths'.
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Full Description
Microlithic Site - Finds in MORLEY HEWITT COLLN. FORDINGBRIDGE. [Area centred SU 08041347] <1>
Microlithic Site at Crendell. [SU 08551347] <2>
This site is late Neolithic. No artifacts have been found here End finds consist of a few flint flakes & probably wasters. <3>
No artifacts or definite flint wasters were found in the area which is a grass covered, slightly marshy field sloping to the south. <4>
Microlithic flakes form the CRENDELL site were seen in the MORLEY HEWITT collection at FORDINGBRIDGE, and in the opinion of this investigator the site should be classified as Me. <5>
Numerous cores and blades and perforated mace hammerhead have been found at the site, all Mesolithic. <6>
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1> SWX2957 Map: Calkin, J B. 1950. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1950). 14.8.50.
- <2> SDO51 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1952. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1951. 73. 65.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 26-MAY-54.
- <3.1> SDO17762 Verbal communication: Hewitt, Morley. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: Morley Hewitt FRICS FAI, Old Manor House, Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
- <4> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F2 JR 26-MAY-54.
- <5> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F3 NVQ 01-SEP-54.
- <6> SDO61 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1962. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1961. 83. 97.
- <7> SWX2026 Monograph: Wymer, J J, and Bonsall, C. 1977. Gazetteer of Mesolithic sites in England and Wales, with a gazetteer of Upper Palaeolithic sites in England and Wales. 67.
- <8> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213685.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0855 1347 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SE |
| Civil Parish | Alderholt; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 001 015
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 SE 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213685
Record last edited
Aug 19 2022 10:29AM