MEM22584 - Prehistoric flint scraper found on Halscombe (Find Spot)
Summary
During an earthwork survey a small scraper was discovered on a recently weathered molehill. The tool was formed by retouching the end of a long flint blade.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A large scale metric survey of an area of earthworks on Halscombe was undertaken by Hazel Riley in 2013 as part of the Exmoor Mires Project. During the survey a small scraper was discovered on a recently weathered molehill. The scraper was formed by retouch on the end of a long flint blade and the tool is 40 millimetres long and 10 millimetres wide. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM8041 Report: Riley, H.. 2013. Metric Survey of Halscombe, Simonsbath, Exmoor. 12, 14.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EDP13(418)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7729 3860 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 17 2021 2:36PM
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