Prehistoric flint scatter.


A small quantity of worked prehistoric flint was recovered from Knocksharry by CH Cowley, from the 'Field Abaft Cubbon's Field'.


Cubbon's Field was formed from the amalgamation of OS Field nos 0568 and 0570. The description may possibly relate to OS Field no. 572, but in the absence of a positive re-identification the grid reference relates to the centre of Cubbon's Field for indicative purposes only.


The antiquary Charles Harry Cowley was an avid collector of worked flint and coarse stone artefacts revealed by agricultural activity, mainly on farms located around Peel, and occasionally from further afield. He was active from 1900 until 1943. His entire collection of artefacts, together with a daybook cataloguing his discoveries, was later donated to Manx National Heritage.