MEM22500 - Prehistoric chert adze or axe at Withiel Florey (Find Spot)

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A worked chert object, thought to be an adze or axe , was found in 2014 during pond clearance works. It possibly dates to the Mesolithic period, although an earlier or later date cannot be ruled out.

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A worked chert object, thought to be an axe or adze, was found in January 2014 during pond clearance works at SS 98552 33375. It possibly dates to the Mesolithic period, although an earlier or later date cannot be ruled out. [1]

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  • --- Technical drawing: Williams, B.. 2014. Drawings of lithics recovered from the Exmoor area. Various. General: Permatrace. Pen and Ink.
  • <1> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. S Blaylock, 9 January 2014.

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Grid reference SS 985 333 (point)
Map sheet SS93SE
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Apr 20 2018 10:32PM

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