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Find Spot MPM1055 - Neolithic finds from island west of Farlington Marshes

Summary

Neolithic flakes and segment of a leaf-shaped arrowhead recovered from a small island west of Farlington Marshes.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Neolithic flakes and a segment of a leaf-shaped arrowhead recovered from a small island west of Farlington Marshes. Other prehistoric unspecified material which may include Neolithic material (SU60SE34). The site was visited in the 1960s. Both retain their finds. Finds from all shores of this island but mainly on the south side - sea encroachments produce more material each year. Langstone Harbour Project No. FM.25.

Information received from Hampshire County Council Archaeology & Historic Buildings Record.
Site No: 19432
Sources:
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Branch Record Card, Ordnance Survey
Our Changing Coast Allen, M.J. & Gardiner, J. et al 2000


Hampshire County Council, 2013, Hampshire Archaeology and Historic Buildings Record (AHBR) (Index). SPM80.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- SPM80 Index: Hampshire County Council. 2013. Hampshire Archaeology and Historic Buildings Record (AHBR).

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Finds (2)

  • LEAF ARROWHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2201 BC)
  • FLAKE (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2201 BC)

Location

Grid reference SU 6789 0418 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM