Find Spot record MDO1906 - Unfinished stone axe found east of Peak Coppice, Piddlehinton
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Summary
A surface find of a large roughly-shaped flint implement. This object was identified as possibly being a roughout for Neolithic axe.
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Full Description
SY 704 952. A fairly large roughly shaped ovate axe or chopper found on the surface of an arable field. Dr K P Oakley (Dept of Geology British Museum) suggests that it is not earlier than Neolithic, and though it may be a roughly finished chopper, it is more likely to be a preliminary rough for a polished celt. (1) Found in a field to the east of Peak Coppice. Now in the Dorset County Museum. Acc.No. 1952.78. <2>
The field in which this axe was found is now under grass. Siting accepted from authority 1. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO52 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1953. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1952. 74. 109.
- <2> SWX1315 Unpublished document: Dorset County Museum. Dorset County Museum Accessions Book. 1952.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 02-DEC-54.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454752.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 704 952 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NW |
| Civil Parish | Piddlehinton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 087 026
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NW 27
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454752
Record last edited
Sep 26 2023 2:31PM