Find Spot record MDO6576 - Mesolithic flints found to the east of Easton Street, Portland
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Summary
Mesolithic worked cherts including two scrapers and three utilised flakes were found in the quarries to the east of Easton Street.
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Full Description
Mesolithic flints have been found in the quarries to the east of Easton Street, comprising two scrapers and three utilised flakes. <1>
<1> Palmer, S, 1965, Stone Age Industries on the Isle of Portland, p93 (Article in serial). SWX1045.
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1966, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965, 93 (Serial). SDO65.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 868178 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO65 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1966. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965. 87. 93.
- <1> SWX1045 Article in serial: Palmer, S. 1965. Stone Age Industries on the Isle of Portland. Vol 87. p93.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868178.
Finds (3)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69200 72500 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 123
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 59
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868178
Record last edited
Jun 6 2023 3:13PM
