Find Spot record MDO6561 - Neolithic leafpoint arrowhead, Sandholes, Portland
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Neolithic leafpoint arrowhead of Portland chert was found at the cliff edge at Sandholes. Typical of the early British Neolithic c 3200-2900 BC as found at sites such as Hembury and Windmill Hill. <1>
(SY 687 695: Sandholes (OS 1:10000 1978) The siting in the article may be a misprint) RELATED FEATURES)
<1> Palmer S, 1975, Some Prehistoric and Roman Finds from Portland, p46 Illus (Article in serial). SWX1747.
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1976, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1975, 46 (Serial). SDO75.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 867947 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO75 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1976. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1975. 97. 46.
- <1> SWX1747 Article in serial: Palmer S. 1975. Some Prehistoric and Roman Finds from Portland. Vol 97. p46 Illus.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 867947.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68700 69000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 112 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 11
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 867947
Record last edited
Jun 9 2023 11:07AM
