Find Spot record MDO2231 - Neolithic axehead, Dewlish
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Summary
A Neolithic flint axehead was found on the surface after an area of former parkland had been ploughed in March 1955.
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Full Description
An axe was found on the surface after an area of former parkland had been ploughed in March 1955. The spot where
this axe was found was pointed out on the map by Mr Brown at SY 7688 9685. The implement is a Ne. flint axe, approximately
9 1/2" long and 3ins wide, and with a maximum thickness of 1 1/2 ins. It is unbroken and the fine flaking which has shaped
the axe is covered with an all-over white patination. The implement is still in the possession of Mr Brown. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 08-JAN-56.
- <1.1> SDO19999 Verbal communication: Brown, C. Oral: Mr C Brown, 10 Homefield, Milborne St Andrew.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454493.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7687 9686 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Puddletown; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 094 059
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NE 8
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454493
Record last edited
Feb 26 2024 3:41PM