MEM15257 - Prehistoric flint items found north of Porlockford Bridge (Monument)
Summary
A flint scraper and flake of Neolithic or Bronze Age date, recovered from a cliff of solifluction deposits above Porlock Beach.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A flint scraper and flake of Neolithic or Bronze Age date. Recovered during archaeological monitoring of Porlock Bay and Marsh, from a cliff of Solifluction deposits above Porlock Beach, i.e. deposits composed of former surface deposits subject to movement in periglacial conditions due to freeze/thaw action. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM6734 Report: McDonnell, R.. 2003. Porlock Bay and Marsh: Record of Archaeological Monitoring 2002-2003. P.14-15, Fig. 25.
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Other Statuses/References
- Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 tidal
- Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 tidal
- Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 tidal
- Local List Status (No)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Shoreline Management Plan 2 (0-20)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 86938 47631 (point) (GPS derived) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NE |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 17 2020 12:08PM
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