Find Spot record MDO1709 - Polished axe from Lyscombe Farm, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A polished flint axehead found in 1960 by workmen ditching near New Barn. In 1978 it was in the possession of Mrs AB Russell of Lyscombe Farm.
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Full Description
ST 74630152 <1.1> A polished flint axe head was found in 1960, by workmen ditching near New Barn (ST 74560151).
The axe which is broken at its butt-end measures 13.0cm long, 6.5cm wide and 2.3cm thick. It is now in possession of Hon Mrs A B Russell, Lyscombe Farm. <1>
An Ordnance Survey record card dated 23 October 1978, with reference to information given by the landowner, notes that a polished flint axehead was found in 1960 by workmen ditching near New Barn. The axe is broken at its butt end, it measures 13cm long, 6.5 cm wide and 2.3 cm thick. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F1 GB 25-OCT-78.
- <1.1> SDO17565 Verbal communication: 25-OCT-78. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: With Hon Mrs A B Russell, Lyscombe Farm, Cheselbourne. G. Barrett, 1978, Melcombe Horsey..
- <2> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. ST70SW 60.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202142.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7463 0152 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 075 032
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 SW 60
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202142
Record last edited
Jan 27 2022 3:19PM