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| HER Number: | MDV50429 |
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| Name: | ARTEFACT SCATTER in the Parish of Stockland |
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Summary
Scatter of prehistoric worked flint found along the eastern edge of the field
Location
| Grid Reference: | ST 219 045 |
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| Map Sheet: | ST20SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Stockland |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | STOCKLAND |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: ST20SW/271
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Mesolithic - 8000 BC to 4001 BC (Between))
Full description
Pearce, N., Untitled Source (Worksheet). SDV112580.
Scatter of Prehistoric flint & chert pieces found during replacement of water main inside hedge of Tithe Map field No 2021. Two areas of burnt soil were observed on the spoil heap.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Untitled Source (Un-published). SDV97764.
Unknown, 1844, Stockland (Cartographic). SDV105189.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, 1986, EXE/141/1986, (140) (Un-published). SDV97877.
Other details: From PDAS article illustrations.
Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit, 1993, Blackdown Hills Survey (Report - Survey). SDV97763.
A narrow strip along the eastern end of this field (Tithe Map 2021 : Lane Seven Acres) was examined by N Pearce during the insertion of a water pipeline. A large number of worked prehistoric flints including a significant mesolithic element was discovered. A total of 308 pieces was collected initially of which 91 are flint and 217 chert. This group includes flint: 64 spalls, 2 microliths, 4 scrapers; chert: 35 spalls, 6 scrapers, 1 core/hammer stone, 6 possible burins and 1 notched. A subsequent brief examination of the rest of the field produced a further 155 pieces (106 flint, 49 chert) which include 1 backed blade, 1 complete bulb, 3 scrapers and 1 knife, and two Mesolithic picks discovered in a stone pile in the field. One further axe has been individually accessioned. Other details: Archive.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, 1993, EXE/11/1993.14 (Axe) (Un-published). SDV97876.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, 1994, Flint (Un-published). SDV105186.
Amendment - a total of 450 pieces collected. 133 flint, 317 chert. Includes flint: 67 spalls, 9 scrapers, 11 blades, 5 notched blades; chert: 31 spalls, 6 burins, 1 hammerstone, 1 core tool, 1 rubber, 1 notched blade, 17 scrapers, 11 notched flakes, 8 blades, 1 complete bulb, 1 knife, 2 mesolithic picks, 1 knife, 1 axe, 3 microliths.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV105186 | Un-published: Royal Albert Memorial Museum. 1994. Flint. Pearce collection. |
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| SDV105189 | Cartographic: Unknown. 1844. Stockland. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Map (Paper). |
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| SDV112580 | Worksheet: Pearce, N.. |
| SDV97763 | Report - Survey: Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit. 1993. Blackdown Hills Survey. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. Unknown. |
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| SDV97764 | Un-published: Royal Albert Memorial Museum. Pearce collection. |
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| SDV97876 | Un-published: Royal Albert Memorial Museum. 1993. EXE/11/1993.14 (Axe). |
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| SDV97877 | Un-published: Royal Albert Memorial Museum. 1986. EXE/141/1986. (140). |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV266 - TOOL (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD)
- FDV267 - TOOL (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD)
Associated Events
- EDV1612 - Blackdown Hills survey
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 30 2015 5:07PM |
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