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Find Spot MPM163 - Mesolithic site, Western Road, Paulsgrove
Summary
Mesolithic site found in the mud flats on the South side of Western Road, Paulsgrove in 1968. Flint tools comprised a microlith, 2 saws, 1 backed point, 1 blade, 12 scrapers and 3 knives.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Mesolithic site lying on mud below tip from road. microlith (Clark type 6), 2 saws, 1 backed point, 1 blade, 12 scrapers, 3 knives. Found in the mud flats on the South side of Western Road, Paulsgrove, 1968. References; Archaeology Review, 1968.
Portsmouth City Council, n/a, Portsmouth City SMR Cards, SU60SW7 (Index). SPM1.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM1 Index: Portsmouth City Council. n/a. Portsmouth City SMR Cards. SU60SW7.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Finds (6)
- MICROLITH (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
- SAW (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
- POINT (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
- BLADE (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
- SCRAPER (TOOL) (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
- KNIFE (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 648 049 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Sep 18 2020 10:17AM