Find Spot record MDO3701 - Prehistoric flint working waste found near Chettle House, Chettle
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A flint core found in pasture. Described as being of light grey patinated flint, rolled and heavily iron stained, and of conical or 'tortoise' form about 50 mm in diameter and 25 mm high.
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1992, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1991, 168 (Serial). SDO91.
'On a visit in autumn 1990 to the Chettle Long Barrow … Nearer Chettle House and 250 m north of the Chettle long barrow (Monument Chettle 16, RCHM 1972 13; Chettle I, Grinsell 1959) a flint core was recovered from an eroded pasture area. This was of conical or 'tortoise' form, c. 50 mm in diamteter and 25 mm high. The flint was patinated a light grey colour, rolled and heavily iron stained on all edges.'
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO91 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1992. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1991. 113. 168.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9375 1385 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SW |
| Civil Parish | Chettle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 010 020
Record last edited
Jan 18 2016 5:24PM
