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Summary

Prehistoric flints recovered from Branscombe

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Cliff plats, small 19th century cultivation plots and buildings on cliff terraces to east of Branscombe

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SY18NE/14

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• ARTEFACT SCATTER (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV122125.

Branscombe flint scatter. Nine pieces of flint and chert comprising one pale honey-coloured blade with the tip retouched; one chert flake with worn edges and a possible light retouch; one large nosed flake, notched to a point opposite edge; one long pointed tool with sharp narrow parallel flaking, pointed end much blunted with wear; four thin very sharp unretouched blue-grey flakes; one minute chip from end of very thin flake which shows percussion rings.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV122126.

Mus=exe/180/1975.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV122127.

Nmr=sy18ne14.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV122128.

Psahns/110(1996)13.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV122129.

Nmr=sy18se22.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV122130.

Pearce, s. M. /devon in prehistory/(1978).

Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, 158 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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