Find Spot record MDO30097 - Wooden paddle found in a well, St James Street, Shaftesbury

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An undated wooden paddle was found during the digging of a well behind a house in St James Street, Shaftesbury in 1826.

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(Centred ST 861226) An undatable wooden paddle, 3ft 5ins. Long, was discovered at a depth of about 20ft. During the sinking of a well in the backyard of Gregory Doyle's house (not located) at St. James's Street in 1826. ( 1) General reference Gents Mag Liby - Archaeology pt 1 1886 51-52 (G L Gomme)

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  • <1> Serial: 1826. The Gentleman's Magazine. 96. 99-100.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206561.

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Location

Grid reference ST 861 226 (point)
Map sheet ST82SE
Civil Parish Shaftesbury; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 59
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206561

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Dec 13 2022 5:08PM

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