Find Spot record MDO19224 - Clay pipe from the rear of the Antelope Hotel, Cornhill, Dorchester
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Summary
A large quantity of clay tobacco pipes of late 17th-early 18th century date were found behind the Antelope Hotel, Cornhill, Dorchester, in April 1974.
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Full Description
A large quantity of clay tobacco pipes (39 bowls, 50 stem fragments) were found behind the Antelope Hotel in April 1974. These included three large bowls with large wedge-shaped bases; six spurred bowls of late 17th-early 18th century date; four pipes with a large bowl and small base, with initials BS where the bowl joins the stem, dated to c. 1680-1730; and 26 other plain bowls of the same shape.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO10176 Artifact: 1974. Clay Pipes from Dorchester.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6921 9067 (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 10:35AM