Find Spot record MDO44684 - Iron spearhead found on Beaminster Down
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Summary
An iron spearhead of uncertain date found on Beaminster Down is in the collection of the Dorset Museum.
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Full Description
An iron spearhead and ring of shaft, length 11 1/2 inches, found on Beaminster Down (ST 4903), now in Dorset County Museum, acc. no. 1946-34-1. Presented by Mrs H B Hine of Bank House, Beaminster. <1>
A large part of the collection of the late R. Hine, some finds dating back to 1874, was presented to Dorset County Museum by his widow when he died. Beaminster Down is mainly grass-covered. There were no surface finds. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 10-MAR-55.
- <1.1> SWX1315 Unpublished document: Dorset County Museum. Dorset County Museum Accessions Book. 1946.34.1.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F2 JR 25-MAY-55.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 192997. [Mapped feature: #634092 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 4940 0352 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SE |
| Civil Parish | Beaminster; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SE 16
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 192997
Record last edited
Nov 14 2022 12:53PM