Find Spot record MDO878 - Mesolithic artefacts from Littlesea, Chickerell
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Summary
Chert artefacts recovered from Littlesea in 1960.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Chert artefacts recovered from Littlesea in 1960. The flint, including Corfe Mullen coloured flint, largely comprises Portland Chert and among the finds is a Greensand chert pick. Also at Littlesea, many blades and blade segments have been recovered. (1)
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1962, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1961, 97 (Serial). SDO61.
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1963, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1962, 101 (Serial). SDO62.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SDO61 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1962. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1961. 83. 97.
- --- SDO62 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1963. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1962. 84. 101.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 65000 78000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Civil Parish | Chickerell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 033 036 B
Record last edited
Jan 15 2025 5:11PM
