Find Spot record MDO2561 - Bronze Age hoard, Grimston, Stratton

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A hoard of Late Bronze Age axeheads and bracelets was found in 1961.

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SY 643944. In 1961, a Late Bronze Age hoard of bronze axeheads and rings was found in digging a stanchion-pit for a dutch barn, east of the railway at Grimstone. Three of the axes and two of the rings are at present in the Dorset County Museum; Acc Nos 1963 15.1-3 (palstaves), 1963.4 bronze bracelet and 1963.5 incomplete bronze bracelet. On loan from Wing Comdr F L Newell of South Eggardon (SY 5393), Askerswell. <1>

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  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1965. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1964. 86. 115.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453852.

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Grid reference SY 643 944 (point)
Map sheet SY69SW
Civil Parish Stratton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 108 024
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SW 79
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453852

Record last edited

Jan 13 2024 7:28AM

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