MEM23041 - Prehistoric flint from track west of Berry Castle Wood (Monument)

Summary

A group of flints have been recovered from a trackway, eroded from the peat. This suggests there may be a prehistoric site in this location.

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  • None recorded

Full Description

Two flints collected from track erosion on Porlock Common west of Berry Wood on 6 October 2014. Both pebble flint flakes with cortex visible, one retouched. One from approximately SS 85304 44912, the larger retouched flint from approximately SS 85280 44945. [1] An additional 7 flints were collected from approximately SS 85277 44948 to SS 85324 44885; the same general area from the track. [2] The site has been mapped using the grid references provided; however, it may occupy a larger area. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. Shirley Blaylock, 7 October 2014.
  • <2> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. Shirley Blaylock, 13 October 2016.
  • <3> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. Catherine Dove, 4 September 2017.

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  • Local List Status (Candidate)

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Grid reference Centred SS 85301 44915 (67m by 84m) (Findspot)
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Sep 4 2017 8:50PM

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