Find Spot record MDO7782 - Palaeolithic tool found at Dullar Farm, Lytchett Matravers
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Summary
A Levallois flake tool found in 1951 or 1952 in a large field west of Henbury Barrow. Of dark grey flint with even, glossy cream patination. Presented by the finder to the Dorset County Museum.
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Full Description
Levallois flake tool picked up on surface of field. 4th January 1951. (SY 94759832) <1>
This flake tool measures 5.9" x 3.5" and is now on show in Dorset County Museum. (1951.17.1.) <2>
SY 947984. Found on Dullar Farm, near the centre of the large field west of Henbury Barrow, and presented to the D.C.M. by Miss V.M. Chandler, of Dullar Farm. The flake has primary and secondary working. (Full description by Prof.Burkitt). <3>
The siting of this Pa. implement, as given in Auth. 1, was confirmed by Miss Chandler. The field is now under grass. The siting was pointed out on the plan by Miss Chandler. <4>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SWX2203 Map: Anon. Undated. Pte 6 inch Dorset County Museum (Anon undated).
- <2> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 02-NOV-51.
- <3> SDO51 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1952. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1951. 73. 114-115.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F2 NVQ 24-NOV-55.
- <4.1> SDO20067 Verbal communication: Chandler, V M. Miss V M Chandler, Dullar Farm, Lytchett Matravers.
- <5> SWX4454 Monograph: Roe, Derek A. 1968. A Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic sites. 8.
- <6> SWX4473 Monograph: Wymer, J. 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project: the Upper Thames Valley, the Kennet Valley and the Solent drainage system. Report No 1. 119.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457288.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 947 984 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NW |
| Civil Parish | Lytchett Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 014 041
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 NW 19
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457288
Record last edited
Oct 17 2023 2:37PM