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| HER Number: | MDV133939 |
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| Name: | Findspot of a flint flake, Dartmoor Forest |
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Summary
A Late Mesolithic or Neolithic retouched flint flake, possibly a bladelet found in 2011. Retained by finder.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 61 76 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX67NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Dartmoor Forest |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LYDFORD |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- PAS FindspotCode: HAMP-0DCDA2
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (Mesolithic to LANEBA - 6500 BC (Between) to 2100 BC (Between))
Full description
British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, HAMP-0DCDA2 (Website). SDV365320.
(Found 2011) A Late Mesolithic/ Neolithic (6500-2100 BC) retouched flint flake, possibly a bladelet. Measures 32.27 x 12.37 x 4.42mm and weighs 1.45g.
The flint is grey in colour and opaque with light retouch to the right dorsal edge and heavier pressure flaking to the dorsal distal end and left dorsal edge. Roughly half way along is a slight notch. Retained by finder.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV365320 | Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. HAMP-0DCDA2. [Mapped feature: #140205 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV8091 - RETOUCHED FLAKE (Mesolithic to LANEBA - 6500 BC to 2100 BC)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 28 2023 10:49AM |
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