Find Spot record MNN173864 - Middle-late Neolithic flint scatter, west of Rainsborough Camp
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Summary
A large middle to late Neolithic flint scatter was identified during field walking survey in 1994. Over 400 pieces of flint were found and included polished axe fragments, a leaf-shaped arrowhead and two transverse arrowheads.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Find spot, Middle - Late Neolithic flint scatter (429 pieces in total) comprising Polished flint axe fragments, 1 leaf shaped arrowhead, 2 transverse arrowheads, 6 scrapers, 12 blade/core/rough cores, 294 utilised/serated flakes and blades, 14 reworked material and 90 burnt flint (including 2 polished axe fragments)
<1> David Hall, Fieldwalking in Northamptonshire, Kings Sutton (Archive). SNN116901.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN116901 Archive: David Hall. Fieldwalking in Northamptonshire. Kings Sutton. [Mapped feature: #89283 NGR provided by fieldwalker, ]
Finds (4)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Middle Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 3500 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Part of
- LEAF ARROWHEAD (Middle Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 3500 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: 1
- TRANSVERSE ARROWHEAD (Middle Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 3500 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: 1
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT / CORE / FLAKE / BLADE / DEBITAGE (Middle Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 3500 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Large quantity
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 5192 3450 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KINGS SUTTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 14 2026 3:59PM
