Find Spot record MNN173824 - Mesolithic/Neolthic flint scatter, west of new Covert
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Summary
Fieldwalking survey identified a flint scatter comprising Mesolithic/Neolithic worked flint
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Find spot known as the Grindles. Possible Mill site. Mesolithic / Neolithic flint scatter comprising thumb scraper, microliths, tranchet axe fragments, transverse arrowhead, hammerstones, large fabricator, plano convex knife, cores and various flakes.
<1> David Hall, Fieldwalking in Northamptonshire, Cottesbrooke Site U1 (Archive). SNN116901.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN116901 Archive: David Hall. Fieldwalking in Northamptonshire. Cottesbrooke Site U1.
Finds (8)
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Some
- TRANCHET AXEHEAD (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC) Quantity: Part of
- MICROLITH (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC) Quantity: Some
- THUMB NAIL SCRAPER (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC? to 2351 BC?) Quantity: 1
- TRANSVERSE ARROWHEAD (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC? to 2351 BC?) Quantity: 1
- HAMMERSTONE (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC? to 2351 BC?) Quantity: Some
- FABRICATOR (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC? to 2351 BC?) Quantity: 1
- PLANO CONVEX KNIFE (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2351 BC?) Quantity: 1
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7080 7615 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COTTESBROOKE |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 13 2026 1:04PM
