Find Spot record MNN173892 - Middle Neolithic flint scatter, south-west of Newbottle Farm
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Summary
Fieldwalking survey undertaken in 1997 identified a Neolithic flint scatter with Mesolithic elements.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Find spot, Middle Neolithic flint scatter (397 pieces in total) comprising 3 Mesolithic microliths, 5 polished stone axe fragments, 4 Transverse arrowheads, 1 non patinated polished edged knife, 10 scrapers, 3 hammerstones, 3 rejuvinating flakes, 14 cores, 214 waste flakes (194 non-patinated, 20 patinated), 60 utilised/sertated flakes/blades, 75 burnt flint (65 worked, 10 unworked) and 3 Roman pottery sherds,1 rim, 2 body sherds, 1 having shell inclusions
<1> David Hall, Fieldwalking in Northamptonshire, Kings Sutton, Site 7 (Archive). SNN116901.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN116901 Archive: David Hall. Fieldwalking in Northamptonshire. Kings Sutton, Site 7. [Mapped feature: #89311 NGR provided by fieldwalker, ]
Finds (6)
- MICROLITH (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC) Quantity: 3
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Part of
- TRANSVERSE ARROWHEAD (Early Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 10000 BC? to 2351 BC?) Quantity: 4
- KNIFE (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2351 BC?) Quantity: 1
- HAMMERSTONE (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2351 BC?) Quantity: 3
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT / SCRAPER (TOOL) / FLAKE / CORE / DEBITAGE / BLADE (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2351 BC?) Quantity: Large quantity
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 5144 3575 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KINGS SUTTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 16 2026 9:05AM
