MEM15255 - Prehistoric flint find on Porlock Beach (Find Spot)
Summary
Surface find of a flint tool of prehistoric date, possibly a burin, recovered during archaeological monitoring of Porlock Bay and Marsh.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A worked flint tentatively identified as a burin although the artefact was badly rolled. Recovered during archaeological monitoring of Porlock Bay and Marsh on 22nd November 2002, from the surface on the ramped alluvium on Porlock Beach at circa SS 87377 47815. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM6734 Report: McDonnell, R.. 2003. Porlock Bay and Marsh: Record of Archaeological Monitoring 2002-2003. p12.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (No)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Shoreline Management Plan 2 (0-20)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8737 4781 (point) (Surveyed) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NE |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 17 2020 12:08PM
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