Find Spot record MDO1412 - Neolithic axe from White Hill, Littlebredy

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A highly-polished flint axe was found in plough-soil near the top of White Hill.

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The published note describes this find as follows: 'A highly polished flint axe was found in plough-soil near the top of White Hill, Littlebredy (SY 59308925). Length 16 cm., width at cutting edge 6 cm. tapering to 3 cm. at the other end; maximum thickness 3 cm. The cutting edge had a diagonal break.' <1>

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  • --- Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450422.
  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1974. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1973. 95. 100.

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Location

Grid reference SY 5930 8925 (point)
Map sheet SY58NE
Civil Parish Littlebredy; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 063 023
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NE 66
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450422

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Apr 27 2023 3:13PM

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