Find Spot record MWX296 - Mesolithic artefacts, Culverwell, Portland

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43 Mesolithic artefacts including mainly scrapers, 9 waste flakes, 2 awls, a saw, and a burin were recovered.

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During a brief search, 43 Mesolithic artefacts were recovered, mainly scrapers. Only 9 flakes were waste flakes. two awls, a saw, and a burin were also recovered. <1>


<1> Palmer, S, 1975, Interim Report on Excavation of the Culverwell Mesolithic Site, Portland, p45-46 (Article in serial). SWX1750.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 867951 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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  • <1> Article in serial: Palmer, S. 1975. Interim Report on Excavation of the Culverwell Mesolithic Site, Portland. Vol 97. p45-46.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 867951.

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Location

Grid reference SY 67960 69100 (point)
Map sheet SY66NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 241
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 14
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 867951

Record last edited

Jun 1 2023 9:56AM

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