Find Spot record MNN173857 - Mesolithic and Neolithic flint scatter, south-west of Hall Farm
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Summary
Fieldwalking survey in 1986 identified a Mesolithic and Neolithic flint scatter which included part of a tranchet axe.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Find Spot, Mesolithic/ Neolithic flint assemblage comprising part of a tranchet axe, tanged and barbed arrowhead, scrapers, (including thumb), cores, flakes and waste flakes + 2 sherds of prehistoric pottery and tufa fragment.
<1> David Hall, Fieldwalking in Northamptonshire, Great Cransley Site 2 (Archive). SNN116901.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN116901 Archive: David Hall. Fieldwalking in Northamptonshire. Great Cransley Site 2. [Mapped feature: #89276 NGR provided by fieldwalker, ]
Finds (3)
- TRANCHET AXEHEAD (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC) Quantity: Part of
- BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD (Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age - 3000 BC to 1501 BC) Quantity: 1
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT / SCRAPER (TOOL) / CORE / DEBITAGE / FLAKE (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Some
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8164 7708 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CRANSLEY |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 14 2026 1:21PM
