Find Spot record MDO1550 - Human bone fragment found on Martin's Down, Long Bredy
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Summary
A fragment of a human bone found on the surface of a ploughed field to the north-west of Martin's Down bank barrow.
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Full Description
The published note describes the find as follows: 'To the north-west of Martin's Down bank barrow, SY 57239124, a right fragment of a human pelvis was recovered from the surface of the ploughed field (Autumn 1988). This fragment can be associated with fragments of human long bone (Peter Woodward, pers. Comm.) recorded in 1983 (Woodward, 1983).' (1)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO88 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1989. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1988. 110. 142.
- <2> SDO83 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983. 105. 141.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5723 9124 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Long Bredy; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 066 041
Record last edited
Aug 9 2023 3:23PM