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| HER Number: | MDV559 |
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| Name: | Ridged Flake from Saunton Down |
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Summary
Ridged flake found near site of grave in cliffs below Down End House. Believed to date from the Neolithic period.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 432 385 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS43NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Georgeham |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | GEORGEHAM |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS43NW/3/1
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2201 BC (Between))
Full description
Young, T., 1908, On the Occurrence of Human Remains of Neolithic Age Near Croyde, 260-3 (Article in Serial). SDV342395.
Ridged flake found near to the site of a grave discovered in the cliffs below Down End House. It is about 2 inches long and well patinated, with sharp edges but no secondary working, and is believed to be contemporaneous with the burial, which is considered to belong to the Neolithic period.
Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 1127 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.
Saunton down. Ridged flake found at foot of cliff; presumed to have fallen from, or from near grave in cliff. Flake is well patinated with sharp edges but no secondary working.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV339712 | Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 1127. |
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| SDV342395 | Article in Serial: Young, T.. 1908. On the Occurrence of Human Remains of Neolithic Age Near Croyde. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 40. A5 Hardback. 260-3. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV560 | Related to: Flint Scatter between Lookout Station and Down End House (Monument) |
| MDV562 | Related to: Flint scatters on Saunton Down (Monument) |
| MDV561 | Related to: Flints found on Cliff Edge at Saunton Down (Monument) |
Associated Finds
- FDV2559 - FLAKE (Early Neolithic to Unknown - 4000 BC)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 17 2016 9:25AM |
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