Find Spot record MDO7557 - Prehistoric flint flakes and tool, Corfe Castle

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Summary

Flakes of flint and a flint tool described as a pick-head or hoe were found in a field next to the path to Little Woolgarston. The pick was identified as Neolithic.

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Flint implements and flakes were found near Harman's Cross circa 1955: … 'C'-SY 97558098. Flakes and a probable Neolithic 'pick head', 4 1/2 ins. long (now in Dorset County Museum). <1>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1955. 77. 127.
  • <2> Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 388.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456869.

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Location

Grid reference SY 9755 8098 (point)
Map sheet SY98SE
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 300
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 12C
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 61
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456869

Record last edited

Oct 10 2023 11:36AM

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