Find Spot record MDO883 - Prehistoric scraper found at Tidmoor Point, Chickerell

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A scraper of dark grey Portland chert found on the beach of the Fleet at Tidmoor Point. Of late Mesolithic/early Neolithic date.

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A tool found on the beach at Tidmoor Point by pupils of the Castle School, Taunton. The published note describes this object as being similar to artefacts of late mesolithic or early neolithic periods and probably a scraper. It measures 45 mm by 40 mm and is of dark grey Portland chert.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Article in serial: Pearce, R T. 1989. Worked Portland Chert and Flint from Tidmoor Point. .
  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1990. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989. 111. 105.

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Location

Grid reference SY 643 786 (point)
Map sheet SY67NW
Civil Parish Chickerell; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 033 042

Record last edited

Oct 21 2015 2:51PM

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