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Find Spot MPM159 - Antler pick

Summary

Neolithic antler pick found during excavations for the extension of Portsmouth Dockyard in 1864-70.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Antler pick, prehistoric, possibly pre-Bronze Age. From excavations for the extension of the Dockyard. Accession number 1953/154. [1]

Neolithic pick made from an antler, found during excavation for extension of Portsmouth Dockyard in 1864-70. [2]


<1> Portsmouth City Council, n/a, Portsmouth City SMR Cards, SU60SW3 (Index). SPM1.

<2> Portsmouth Museum Service, N/A, Portsmouth Museum Service Collections Database (Index). SPM424.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> SPM1 Index: Portsmouth City Council. n/a. Portsmouth City SMR Cards. SU60SW3.
  • <2> SPM424 Index: Portsmouth Museum Service. N/A. Portsmouth Museum Service Collections Database.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

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Location

Grid reference SU 629 009 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM