Monument record MWX3349 - Flint scatter, Land off Reap Lane, Southwell, Portland
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Summary
A scatter of worked flint and chert recovered from topsoil.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Flint and chert artefacts collected during field walking (1)
876 pieces of worked flint and chert recovered, primarily chert. Presence of small blades indicates an earlier date (Mesolithic or Early Neolithic). Large quantity of waste and presence of knapping and retouch chips indicates that the material was being worked on site (2)
Worked flint and chert, mostly recovered during field walking, overall character suggests an earlier prehistoric date, leaf arrowhead indicating Early Neolithic component (3)
A scatter of flint and chert recovered from easement. There were no noticeable concentrations of material visible during a walk-over. The occurrence of tools however, was greater at the eastern end of the site.(4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX8562 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P S. 1999. Land off Reap Lane, Sweethill, Southwell, Portland, Dorset; Archaeological Evaluation, Interim Statement.
- <2> SWX8577 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P S. 1999. Land Off Reap Lane, Sweethill, Southwell, Portland, Dorset: Archaeological Evaluation.
- <3> SWX8559 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2000. Land Off Reap Lane, Southwell, Portland, Dorset: Interim Report on the Excavation of Area 4.
- <4> SWX8561 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2000. Land off Reap Lane, Southwell, Portland, Dorset: Report on the Archaeological observations of a new sewer.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 681 702 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 249
Record last edited
Jun 10 2015 11:29AM