Element record MNT29203 - Prehistoric Artefact Scatter at Shireoaks

Summary

Surface finds of prehistoric flints in the area between the North and East "Drives". Two fields in particular, Whitfield and Pincroft, have been particularly productive. The finds range in date from the Mesolithic to the Bronze Age, and include two Neolithic stone axes, both assigned to petrological Group VI and in Worksop Museum.

Location

Grid reference SK 54250 79250 (point)
Map sheet SK57NW

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The area between the North and East "Drives" is now under cultivation and has yielded surface finds of stone axes and flints. The two fields [Whitfield and Pincroft] have many flint implements from Mesolithic to Bronze Age. (1)

Mr. White has all these finds in his possession, most of the stone axes have been found in Nottinghamshire but he indicated the find site of one as approx. SK 5427 7926. (2)

SK 54257925. Two Neolithic? stone axe fragments, assigned to Group VI (Great Langdale), have been found in Whitwell parish. One is described as fine in texture, the other as coarse. Now in Worksop Museum. (3)


Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.

<1> S.O. Kay, 1962, OS Corr. 6" (Map). SNT6470.

<2> J. Baird, 1965, Field Investigators Comment (OS) (Personal comment). SNT6469.

<3> Cummins WA and Moore CN, 1974, Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, p.69 (Serial). SNT6471.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • --- Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
  • <1> Map: S.O. Kay. 1962. OS Corr. 6".
  • <2> Personal comment: J. Baird. 1965. Field Investigators Comment (OS).
  • <3> Serial: Cummins WA and Moore CN. 1974. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. 40. p.69.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Oct 29 2026 11:24AM

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