Find Spot record MDO2904 - Prehistoric burial from Stafford House, West Stafford

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A vessel described as a 'Cinerary Urn' presumably Bronze Age, found during work to enlarge Stafford House.

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(SY 7244 9001) In 1850 whilst enlarging Stafford House a cinerary urn was discovered. Now in the Dorset County Museum. <1> Enquiries at the Dorset County Museum produced negative results and no further information was obtained upon the urn. <2>

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  • <1> Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 515.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 01-SEP-54.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455005.

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Location

Grid reference SY 7243 9001 (point)
Map sheet SY79SW
Civil Parish West Stafford; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 SW 18
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455005

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Sep 28 2023 6:53AM

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