Find Spot record MDO46937 - Medieval ivory figurine, Milborne St Andrew
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Summary
An ivory figure of probable twelfth-century date, said to have been found at Milborne St Andrew.
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Full Description
A probable mid 12th century ivory figure of one of the three kings of a group of the Adoration of the Magi, and apparently found at Milborne St Andrew. It was in the possession of C Hall of Anstey who lived there in 1836. Presented to the Dorset County Museum in 1902. <1>
No other information was obtained during field investigation. Probably the figure came from St Andrew's Church. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO20047 Scheduling record: Society of Antiquaries of London. 1924. Antiquaries Journal. 4. 209-215.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 13-NOV-54.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455903. [Mapped feature: #636611 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8012 9741 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Milborne St Andrew; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 89 NW 26
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455903
Record last edited
Aug 9 2023 2:12PM
