MSO7897 - Mesolithic flint on Aldermans Barrow Allotment (Monument)
Summary
A large collection of Mesolithic flint and chert tools such as scrapers and flakes were found over a wide area centred at Alderman's barrow in 1956.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Mesolithic Flint and chert scrapers, flakes, etc, found near Alderman's Barrow and donated to the County Museum, Taunton (Accession reference 56.A.4). [1] These were scattered surface finds from an area centred SS 837 425, and were found by Mr Hallam in 1956. [2,3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SSO729 Article in serial: Anon. 1954-5. Additions to the Museum. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeology and Natural History Society. 99 and 100. P. 7.
- <2> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. AD Hallam, Somerset County Museum, Taunton.
- <3> SMO5103 Unpublished document: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigators Comments. GH Pitcher, F1, 9 July 1965.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36214, Extant 22 June 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36214 (Original Monarch entry: 36214)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11546
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO6728
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO6854
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7388
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW4
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36214
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33941
Location
| Grid reference | SS 836 424 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SW |
| Civil Parish | EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 22 2021 2:58PM
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