Find Spot record MDO44626 - Neolithic flint axe (celt) and a flint pick found about a quarter of a mile north of Cranborne Farm, Cranborne
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Summary
A Neolithic flint axe (celt) and a flint pick were found "about 25 years" prior to 1954 about a quarter of a mile north of Cranborne Farm. In 1954 it was in the possession of Dr KB Clarke of Cranborne.
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Full Description
Flint Pick and Celt found about 1/4 mile N. of Cranborne Farm. In the possession of DR. K. B. Clarke Cranborne. [Centred at SU 04151498]. <1>
Found about 25 years ago approximately in the area indicated. They were found by my father. <2>
Seen in the possession of Dr Clarke. They are small, roughly chipped Neolithic pick and celt. Slightly patinated. <2.1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SWX2957 Map: Calkin, J B. 1950. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1950). Fn: 18.8.50. [Mapped feature: #634030 ]
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 21-MAY-54.
- <2.1> SWX999 Unpublished document: Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. Oral Miss Clarke. 21.5.54 Historian.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213774.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0415 1498 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Cranborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 SW 13
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213774
Record last edited
Nov 9 2022 2:35PM