MDE1231 - Neolithic flint working site at Old Burrow Hill (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A surface flint working site, found by Mr S Shutter 200 yards south of Old Burrow Roman fortlet in an arable field (SS 787 491). Five scrapers, as well as split and worked beach pebbles and flint waste have been found. Listed under Neolithic. [1] The site is now under pasture; it occupies a gentle south facing headland slope above the head of a steep combe. No surface finds were made. [2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO5393 Serial: Devonshire Association. 1862 -. Devonshire Association reports and transactions. Volume 93 (1961), 63 / 26th (A Fox), "Report on Archaeology and Early History".
- <2> SMO7325 Unpublished document: STONE, J.W.. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, F1, 24 September 1974.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 35136, Extant 6 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=35136 (Pastscape entry: 35136)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 670
- Devon SMR: SS74NE/503
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20035
- Local List Status (Require info)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NE12
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 35136
Location
Grid reference | SS 786 490 (point) Estimated from sources |
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Map sheet | SS74NE |
Civil Parish | COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Mar 29 2022 2:38PM
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