Find Spot record MDO43558 - Bronze Age axe and gouges, Blandford Forum

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A Late Bronze Age socketed bronze axe and some gouges, described as unfinished, and found near Blandford, are now in the British Museum.

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A 4 inch socketed and ornamented bronze axe and some unfinished gouges, found near Blandford (ST 8806), are now in the British Museum. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Evans, J. 1881. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland. 127-75.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205488.

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Location

Grid reference ST 8850 0650 (point)
Map sheet ST80NE
Civil Parish Blandford Forum; Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 56
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205488

Record last edited

Mar 5 2022 9:16AM

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