Find Spot record 3503/0/1 - Unstratified Mesolithic & Neolithic Finds
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Summary
Worked flints suggest Mesolithic working site
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Fieldwalking recovered 141 Neolithic flints and 2 Neolithic axe fragments.
{3} 330 Mesolithic and secondary Neolithic flints including Mesolithic blades and cores, two Neolithic flint arrowheads, and a neolithic axe fragment. The flint scatter continues to edge of alluvium and presumably runs beneath it.
{5} Flint working site (SP 896646), in the N.E. of the parish, close to the R. Nene, on alluvium at 45m above OD. Worked flints said to be of Mesolithic type have been found.
<1> HALL D.N., 1980, Oral Report to SMR, Site 24 (checked) (Oral Report). SNN50706.
<2> Brown A.E. (ed.), 1981, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980, p201 Wollaston (Checked) (Article). SNN100418.
<3> HALL D.N., 1980, Oral Report to SMR, (checked) (Oral Report). SNN50708.
<4> HALL D.N., 1978, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (8), p.2 (unchecked) (Newsletter). SNN60830.
<5> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.202 (part checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<6> 1980, Correspondence, (unchecked) (Correspondence). SNN57395.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SNN50706 Oral Report: HALL D.N.. 1980. Oral Report to SMR. 20/3/1980. Site 24. Site 24 (checked).
- <2> SNN100418 Article: Brown A.E. (ed.). 1981. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1980. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 16. Northants Archaeology Soc. p201 Wollaston (Checked).
- <3> SNN50708 Oral Report: HALL D.N.. 1980. Oral Report to SMR. (checked).
- <4> SNN60830 Newsletter: HALL D.N.. 1978. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter (8). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 8. C.B.A.. p.2 (unchecked).
- <5> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.202 (part checked).
- <6> SNN57395 Correspondence: 1980. Correspondence. (unchecked).
Finds (9)
- WORKED OBJECT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Large quantity
- (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Part of
- (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Part of
- BLADE (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC) Quantity: Some
- WORKED OBJECT (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC) Quantity: Large quantity
- CORE (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC) Quantity: Some
- (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Part of
- WORKED OBJECT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: Large quantity
- ARROWHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC) Quantity: 2
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8960 6456 (12m by 79m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOLLASTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345617
- NRHE HOB UID: 968663
Record last edited
Jul 9 2024 12:45PM
