Find Spot record MDO19206 - Ladle from South Street, Dorchester
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Summary
In the County Museum '…is a fine ladle for dipping wine out of the crater, or large bowl. One the edge of this the ladle was hung when not in use. For this purpose the stem is hooked, the hook ending in what seem to be two duck's heads. This ladle is 11.5 in. long, the bowl 3.5 in. across. It was found in South Street in laying deep drains.'
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Full Description
In the County Museum '…is a fine ladle for dipping wine out of the crater, or large bowl. One the edge of this the ladle was hung when not in use. For this purpose the stem is hooked, the hook ending in what seem to be two duck's heads. This ladle is 11.5 in. long, the bowl 3.5 in. across. It was found in South Street in laying deep drains.'
Drains were laid in 1895 across the south end of South Street, outside Tilley's cycle showrooms. It is possible that the ladle was found in this area. However, the location of this find spot unknown. Mapped as a point at the south end of South Street.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO9439 Bibliographic reference: Moule, H J. 1901. Dorchester Antiquities. 53.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69205 90349 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 21 2011 10:46AM