Find Spot record MNN173866 - Mesolithic to middle Neolithic flint scatter, west of Rainsborough Camp
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Summary
A large Mesolithic to middle Neolithic flint scatter was identified during field walking survey in 1994.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Find Spot, Mesolithic - mid-late Neolithic flint scatter comprising Langdale stone axe (half complete measuring 82mm x 60mm) found at SP 5209 3468), flint axe fragments, Mesolithic microlith, 1 lopsided Arrowhead, 1 fabricator, 18 scrapers, 11 hammerstones, 9 cores (including 3 blade cores), 88 utilised/serated flakes, 19 reworked material, 119 waste flakes /blades, 99 burnt flint and 1 small fragment of calcified animal bone.
<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: #89285 NGR provided by fieldwalker, ]
Finds (8)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Early Neolithic to Middle Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2701 BC) Quantity: Part of
- ARROWHEAD (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: 1
- AXEHEAD (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Part of
- MICROLITH (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC) Quantity: 1
- FABRICATOR (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: 1
- HAMMERSTONE (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: >10
- SCRAPER (TOOL) (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: >10
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT / CORE / FLAKE / DEBITAGE (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Medium quantity
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 5215 3466 (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
