Find Spot record 2971/0/1 - Possible Mesolithic to Bronze Age Flint Scatter, Lynch Field
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Summary
A flint scatter about 450 metres from a freshwater source. The finds consist of Mesolithic or early Neolithic scraper, several Neolithic tools and a late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age thumb scraper.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Flint scatter about 450m from a flowing brook. Finds consist of a Mesolithic or early Neolithic scraper, several Neolithic tools and a late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age thumb scraper.
{2} Fieldwalking recovered Bronze Age flints including 10 arrowheads, 99 scrapers, 600 flakes and 60 cores. Fieldname: Lynch Field.
<1> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1981, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980, p.200 Brixworth (checked) (Article). SNN100418.
<2> Hall D.N.; Martin P., 1977, N.C.C. Parish File, (checked) (Uncertain). SNN20784.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Series). SNN77381.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN100418 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1981. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 16. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.200 Brixworth (checked).
- <2> SNN20784 Uncertain: Hall D.N.; Martin P.. 1977. N.C.C. Parish File. (checked).
- <3> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. (unchecked).
Finds (8)
- SCRAPER (TOOL) (Early Mesolithic to Early Neolithic - 10000 BC? to 3001 BC?) Quantity: 1
- THUMB NAIL SCRAPER (Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age - 3000 BC? to 1501 BC?) Quantity: 1
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Some
- CORE (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC) Quantity: Medium quantity
- WORKED OBJECT (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC) Quantity: Large quantity
- ARROWHEAD (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC) Quantity: 6-10
- SCRAPER (TOOL) (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC) Quantity: Medium quantity
- FLAKE (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC) Quantity: Large quantity
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 741 711 (105m by 111m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIXWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343815
Record last edited
Aug 25 2023 3:30PM
