Find Spot record 1714/0/1 - Unstratified Neolithic Find

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Summary

Neolithic flint spearhead found in 1895.

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Full Description

{1} A Neolithic flint spearhead, found during construction of a road called Primrose Hill in 1895. Grid ref: SP99827243.

{2} A Neolithic flint spearhead was found in 1895 at the S end of the new street called Primrose Hill, then being made. (Shown by the accompanying trace to be at SP 9982 7243).
This find was in Mr Smith's possession in 1924.

{3} Mr T Smith, son of Mr G E Smith confirmed the above site and has the flint spearhead in his possession.


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP97SE21 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<2> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Object Name Book reference, Rev ONB 1924 (Archive). SNN113537.

<3> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, F1 JB 28-NOV-69 (Note). SNN111452.

<4> Historic England, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, G Ernest Smith, Raunds (Oral Report). SNN111577.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP97SE21 (checked).
  • <2> Archive: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Object Name Book reference. Rev ONB 1924.
  • <3> Note: Baird, J. 1969. Field Investigators Comments. F1 JB 28-NOV-69.
  • <4> Oral Report: Historic England. Unknown. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. G Ernest Smith, Raunds.

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Location

Grid reference SP 9982 7243 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish RAUNDS, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 347359

Record last edited

Jun 11 2024 2:18PM

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