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HER Number:MDV36027
Name:FINDSPOT in the Parish of Holbeton

Summary

Vis=23/3/1987 (os). A well formed flint thumbnail scraper was found during survey work on the lower mound. The farmer reported that he had noticed flints 'of various sizes' during ploughing operations. The bedrock here is formed at breccia and sandstone and this flint has been imported (os).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 602 493
Map Sheet:SX64NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHolbeton
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHOLBETON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX64NW/41/2

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV166760.

Osa=sx64nw35.


Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, Untitled Source (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV24.

Vis=23/3/1987 (os). A well formed flint thumbnail scraper was found during survey work on the lower mound. The farmer reported that he had noticed flints 'of various sizes' during ploughing operations. The bedrock here is formed at breccia and sandstone and this flint has been imported (os).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV166760Migrated Record:
SDV24Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV4075 - SCRAPER (TOOL) (Lower Palaeolithic to Unknown - 698000 BC)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 30 2015 5:07PM