MSO7876 - Flint scraper found at Middle Croft, Porlock (Find Spot)

Summary

A flint scraper was found in the garden of Middle Croft, Porlock in c.1927.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A flint scraper was dug up in the garden of Holt Anstiss, Porlock, and given to the County Museum, Taunton. [1] This scraper is in Taunton Castle Museum. Mr Hendy is dead. He lived in the house formerly known as Holt Anstiss, but now called Middle Croft; its garden is centred at SS 8927 4708. [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 73 (1927), p75.
  • <2>XY Unpublished document: PITCHER, GHP. 1960s. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey, 22 July 1965. [Mapped feature: #47829 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 35843, Extant 3 February 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NE5
  • National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 35843
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33968

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8927 4708 (point) Centre of garden - not specific location of find
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Feb 3 2022 1:07PM

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