MSO7153 - Neolithic flint at Quarme Hill (Find Spot)

Summary

A Neolithic barbed arrowhead and a scraper were found in this location.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A hollow barbed arrowhead and scraper were found by WA Scaby, FSA, at Quarme Hill. Given to Taunton Castle Museum. [1] This field is now under pasture. There is no local knowledge of any other flints having been found here. [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> Serial: Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 1851-. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. Volume 97 (1952), 32.
  • <2> Unpublished document: PITCHER, GHP. 1960s. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, F1, 25 August 1965.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36670, Extant 12 April 2022.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11305
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW8
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36670
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33647

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 9388 3679 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SS93NW
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

Finds (2)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Apr 12 2022 3:37PM

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