Find Spot record 9310/0/1 - Neolithic/Bronze Age flint scatter, south-west of New Manor Farm

Fieldwalking survey identified a concentration of worked flint, possibly of a Neolithic/Bronze Age origin. Subsequent investigation did not identify any corresponding archaeological features.

{1} Fieldwalking survey identified a flint concentration over two fields, although it was concentrated in the southern field. In the northern field the general character of the flintwork indicates a date range within the later Neolithic and Bronze Age. Most of the tools were scrapers, although there were also four points or awls. In the southern field the flintwork is generally chronologically undiagnostic, although there are indications that earlier Neolithic material may be present, particularly in the relatively high number of blades (relatively three times more common than in the field to the north). There was also a heavily patinated blade core. The density of flint may reflect a longer chronological range of activity, rather than a greater intensity of occupation. Of interest is a fragment of a possible 'petit tranchet' arrowhead (later Neolithic) and two possible fragments of polished flint axe.

<1> Mudd, A, 2001, A6 Rothwell and Desborough Bypass, Archaeological Assessment; Stage 3, Volume 1, January 2001 (Report). SNN112591.

<2> Mudd, A, 2001, A6 Rothwell and Desborough Bypass, Archaeological Assessment; Stage 3, Volume 2, January 2001 (Report). SNN112592.

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