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HER Number:MDV50282
Name:ARTEFACT SCATTER in the Parish of Membury

Summary

A scatter of prehistoric flints was found here (tm 281, 557) by mrs n. Pearce.

Location

Grid Reference:ST 269 035
Map Sheet:ST20SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMembury
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishMEMBURY

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Extensive flint scatter with over 3000 pieces indicative of prehistoric activity, Neolithic pits and a large scatter of Roman pot and corn drying oven to west of Membury

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: ST20SE/253
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

TM 281, 557, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV115704.

A scatter of prehistoric flints was found here (tm 281, 557) by mrs n. Pearce.


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV115706.

Mus=exe (pearce collection).


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV115708.

Des=membury tithe map and apportionment book/(1840).


Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit, 1992 - 1993, Blackdown Hills Survey Archive (Archive - Survey). SDV324187.

A total of 170 pieces was collected (43 flint, 126 chert and 1 portland chert) including 2 chert twin bulbs and 1 chert hammer stone.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV115704Migrated Record: TM 281, 557.
SDV115706Migrated Record:
SDV115708Migrated Record:
SDV324187Archive - Survey: Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit. 1992 - 1993. Blackdown Hills Survey Archive. Blackdown Hills Survey Archive. A4 Unbound.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 24 2017 8:55AM