Find Spot record MDR3911 - Eyam, Discoidal Knife
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Flint knife found in ploughed field near Mompessons Well, N. of Eyam, 7th April 1951. (1)
The knife was found by Mr C. Daniel, local historian of Eyam, who indicated the approximate find spot at SK 2193 7706. He has found flint artifacts at other sites which he indicated at SK 2135 7770 and SK 2060 7765. Also at SK 2185 7698 Mr. Daniel found a discoidal flint knife. All the flints are in the possession of the finder with the exception of the latter which is the property of Mr. R. Ridgeway of Beech Hurst, Eyam. (2)
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1a> SDR13827 Article in serial: Sheffield Telegraph. 1951. Sheffield Telegraph.
- <1> SDR16927 Unpublished document: 1953.
- <2> SDR6105 Personal Observation: F1 BHS 17-NOV-65.
- <3> SDR16928 Index: OS. SK 27 NW 23. SK 27 NW 23.
- <4> SDR16929 Index: NDAT. 0896. 0896.
- <5> SDR16930 Artifact: Daniel, C. Discoidal Flint Knife.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2193 7706 (10m by 10m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EYAM, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1190
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Record last edited
Jun 19 2009 2:09PM