MSO8304 - Mesolithic flint from Timberscombe Churchyard (Find Spot)
Summary
A Mesolithic flint flake was found here in 1845.
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 9560 4203. Flint flake with secondary chipping found in the churchyard at Timberscombe, July 1945. Given to the County Museum, Taunton by Dr FC Eeles. [1] This flake is classified as Mesolithic by Taunton Castle Museum. There seem to have been no other finds from the same area. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SMO4109 Serial: Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 1851. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. Volume 94 (1948-9), 50. [Mapped feature: #46460 ]
- <2> SMO7319 Unpublished document: PITCHER, GHP. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, 26 May 1965.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36887 (Original Monarch entry: 36887)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (No)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE14
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 36887
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 34112
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35055
Location
| Grid reference | SS 9560 4203 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Civil Parish | TIMBERSCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 15 2020 4:21PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.