Find Spot record 6015/0/1 - Unstratified late Neolithic/ Bronze Age Flints
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Summary
A flint scatter, possibly containing Bronze Age material, has been identified at Astwell.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Located on light soil, a "great flint concentration" has been located at Astwell, on a pocket of gravel surrounded by clay soils, about 30 acres in extent. No further details, particularly regarding the reasons for ascribing the scatter to the Bronze Age, are given.
{2} SP6044
<1> Rowley, R.T. & Fowler, W.J. (Ed.), 1975, CBA Group 9 Newsletter, 5/12 (checked) (Journal). SNN14574.
<2> RCHME, 1993, National Archaeological Record Recording Form, (checked) (Recording Form (Not SMR)). SNN55676.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 61 44 (point) Possible |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HELMDON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 970201
Record last edited
Feb 1 2024 11:38AM
