Find Spot record 1134/0/0 - Unstratified Prehistoric Flints

Flint implements possibly spearheads, found in 1949 at the Red Lion, Guilsborough.

{1} Flint implements, described as spears, were found in 1949.

{2} Prehistoric flint finds (uncertain date) found in 1949 and given to Northampton Museum.

{3} Flint "spearhead" found (SP 6739 7315) in 1949, by Mrs W Smith, "The Red Lion", Guilsborough. It was presented to Northampton Museum. Also a second, but broken "spear" found in the same place, it was slightly larger than the first.

{4} The "Red Lion" is no longer a public house and according to Post Office records no Smith has ever held the licence. In 1949 Mr Simms was landlord; he is now dead.

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.95 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77381.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP67SE8 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Annotated Record Map, Corr 6" 1949 (R Brown) (Map). SNN112961.

<4> Seaman, BH, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 BHS 03-FEB-69 (Notes). SNN111907.

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