Find Spot record MDO7757 - Prehistoric flint tool found near Wilkswood Farm, Langton Matravers

A flint scraper of probable Bronze Age date was found by Martin Papworth in 1985 in a field south of the disused quarries south-west of Wilkswood Farm.

<1> Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology, 1983, Isle of Purbeck Survey, IOP 710 (Index). SDO147.

‘WILKSWOOD FARM: A flint scraper found in a field S. of the disused quarries S.W. of Wilkswood Farm. This was the only flint seen in this field. The field was in ley pasture when visited and is probably ploughed once every 3-5 years.’

<2> Papworth M, 1994, Eastington, Acton, Westwood, Wilkswood, New Barn, Corfe Castle Estate, Wessex Region, 51 (Unpublished document). SWX1388.

A flint scraper found by M. Papworth in 1985 lay 300m SW of Wilkswood Farm. It was of Bronze Age type and the only flint seen in this field. It appears to be a stray find but may indicate the site of a prehistoric settlement in the vicinity.

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