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Monument record MDR85 - Flint and stone implements, Brierlow Grange, Hartington Upper Quarter

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Full Description

SK 096 690: Brierlow Grange, Flint and Stone: Flint working site found in 1898 during ploughing a field on Brierlow Farm, near a former 'swallow-hole'. Only waste flakes and a core were found. (1). A polished stone axe, Group XX, is also recorded as from this locality found in or before 1976. (2). There appears to be minimal evidence that this field is the correct one. (3).

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Turner, W. 1899. Ancient Remains Near Buxton. pp 125-126 and plate 26.
  • <2> Article in serial: Moore, C N and Cummins, W A. 1974. 'Petrological Identification of Stone Implements from Derbyshire and Leicestershire', Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. Volume 40, pp 59-78.
  • <3> Personal Observation: Smith, K. 1989. Pers. Comm.. 7/3/89.
  • <4> Index: NDAT. 1166. 1166.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 095 690 (234m by 301m) (Centre)
Civil Parish HARTINGTON UPPER QUARTER, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE

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Jul 2 2019 4:02PM

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