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HER Number:MDV71205
Name:FINDSPOT in the Parish of Axminster

Summary

Prehistoric flint tools were recovered from the southwest corner of the field in 2003

Location

Grid Reference:SY 293 971
Map Sheet:SY29NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAxminster
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishAXMINSTER

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Dyer, M. J. + Whiteaway, T. E., 2003, Archaeological Recording During Gas Main Replacement Works, Woodbury Lane, Axminster, Devon, 11,Fig 3 (Report - Watching Brief). SDV320799.

Two pits excavated for a pipeline in 2003 in the southwest corner of the field produced prehistoric flint tools.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV320799Report - Watching Brief: Dyer, M. J. + Whiteaway, T. E.. 2003. Archaeological Recording During Gas Main Replacement Works, Woodbury Lane, Axminster, Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.38. A4 Stapled + Digital. 11,Fig 3.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV4830 - TOOL (Lower Palaeolithic to Unknown - 698000 BC)
  • FDV184 - TOOL (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD)

Associated Events

  • EDV975 - Archaeological recording during gas main replacement works, Woodbury Lane, Axminster

Date Last Edited:Sep 30 2015 5:07PM