Find Spot record MDO1837 - Bronze Age axe found whilst cutting out The Osmington White Horse in 1808, Osmington
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Summary
A flanged bronze age axe was found whilst cutting out The White Horse of Osmington in 1808. It is of Megaw and Hardy's Class III and Harbison's Type Derryniggin.
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Full Description
(SY 71508431). A Bronze Age flanged axe of Megan and Hardy's class III, was found during the cutting of the hill figure on Osmington Hill (in 1815 - see SY 78 SW 48). It was formerly in the possession of the Rev. Dr. W Sparrow Simpson, and passed on to the British Museum Collections in 1875. (Acc. No. 75 4-1- 6). <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 715 843 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Civil Parish | Osmington; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 084 045
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SW 56
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454463
Record last edited
Dec 22 2023 1:47PM
