Monument record MDR9070 - Flint scatter, Harpur Hill, Buxton
Type and Period (2)
- FLINT SCATTER (Late Mesolithic to Late Neolithic - 7000 BC to 2351 BC)
- LITHIC WORKING SITE (Late Mesolithic - 7000 BC to 4001 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
In 1991 excavations in advance of reservoir construction on the north-east facing slope of Harpur Hill demonstrated the presence of a flint scatter in land that had never been ploughed. Results from test-pits suggest that a centre of prehistoric activity was located on a flattish spur. The south-west part of the spur has already been disturbed by lead-rakes/quarrying activities. The number of flints per test-pit demonstrated that the main focus of occupation was on the spur, and one test-pit contained 15 items, illustrating that it was probably part of a knapping focus. The character of the flintwork suggests that Later Mesolithic activity predominated, with later pieces only coming from two pits on the slope south of the spur. (1)
As a result of the test pitting, Severn Trent Water agreed to reduce the area of disturbance and to allow archaeological evaluation of the reduced area. As a result 11.5% of the threatened area was sampled by trial-trenching and area stripping. No prehistoric features or structural remains were located. (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 06852 71271 (175m by 243m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- EDR1786
- EDR2937
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Record last edited
Jan 7 2014 3:09PM