MSO7153 - Neolithic flint at Quarme Hill (Find Spot)
Summary
A Neolithic barbed arrowhead and a scraper were found in this location.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A hollow barbed arrowhead and scraper were found by WA Scaby, FSA, at Quarme Hill. Given to Taunton Castle Museum. [1] This field is now under pasture. There is no local knowledge of any other flints having been found here. [2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4109 Serial: Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 1851-. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. Volume 97 (1952), 32.
- <2> SMO7319 Unpublished document: PITCHER, GHP. 1960s. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, F1, 25 August 1965.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36670, Extant 12 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36670 (Original Monarch entry: 36670)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11305
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW8
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36670
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33647
Location
| Grid reference | SS 9388 3679 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NW |
| Civil Parish | EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 12 2022 3:37PM
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