Mesolithic flints, east of Wickham Bonhunt (EHER 354)

Mesolithic flints found over the six years by Mr B. Hooper during fieldwalking.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: A quantity of Mesolithic flints found in this area by field walking. <1> Ploughing near Bonhunt Farm at Wicken Bonhunt revealed finds ranging form Roman to Medieval times. Excavations commenced in 1967 in the south-west corner of the field and in 1971 a total area of 7000 sqm had been investigated revealing continuous occupation from the middle Saxon to Medieval period. The site also indicates an extensive Mesolithic flint industry and Neolithic occupation. <2> <3> Summary excavation report, concentrating on the Saxon settlement. Evidence of occupation was found for all periods from Mesolithic to Medieval. Evidence of a large Mesolithic flint industry was found, including microliths, blades, scrapers, burins, arrowheads and axes. The flint industry continued into the Neolithic period which was also represented by pottery including Mortlake ware, Fengate ware, Peterborough ware, Grooved ware and Beaker. <4> Bonham Farm excavations previously recorded on (TL 53 SW 27). <5> February 1975. Field survey. These were surface finds made over the past six years. The flints are at present being identified and a report is to be published. <6> <7>