Find Spot record MDO44799 - Neolithic hammer stone from Cerne Abbas
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Summary
A stone interpreted as a probable Neolithic pebble hammer-stone was presented to Dorset County Museum in 1946.
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Full Description
A pebble hammer-stone from Cerne Abbas was presented to the Dorset County Museum by Miss P Keef. <1>
Miss P Keef was not known in the locality and no further information was obtained during field investigation. According to Col Drew the hammer was probably Neolithic. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1315 Unpublished document: Dorset County Museum. Dorset County Museum Accessions Book.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 01-FEB-55.
- <2.1> SWX8235 Verbal communication: Drew, Lt Col C D. Oral: Lt Col Drew, Curator, Dorchester County Museum.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 198952.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6650 0150 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 198952
Record last edited
Nov 21 2022 10:42AM
