Find Spot record MDO44019 - Bronze Age flint dagger from Bonfire Hill, Alderholt
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Summary
An Early Bronze Age flint dagger was found on Bonfire Hill in 1932.
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Full Description
EBA flint dagger (c. 5.2") found 1932 at Bonfire Hill. Now in Morley Hewitt collection, [Fordingbridge area centred at SU 12551295]. <1>
Mr Morley Hewitt plotted the site of the find on OS 6" without consulting any document or plan. <2>
[SU 12541278] is correct. The dagger is still in my possession. I cannot remember who gave it to me. <2.1>
The area is undisturbed heath and there were no surface finds during field investigations. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO17376 Map: Annotated Record Map 6 inch.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 26-MAY-54.
- <2.1> SDO17762 Verbal communication: Hewitt, Morley. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: Morley Hewitt FRICS FAI, Old Manor House, Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F2 JR 27-MAY-54.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 217570. [Mapped feature: #633386 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 1254 1278 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU11SW |
| Civil Parish | Alderholt; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 11 SW 19
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 217570
Record last edited
Aug 9 2022 10:28AM