Find Spot record MDO47012 - Neolithic axehead, West Moors
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Summary
A Neolithic flint or chert axe was found prior to 1940 in a cottage garden near West Moors Station. In 1959 it was in the possession of a Mr WE Wright of Salisbury.
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Full Description
Rough AXE or PICK found in a cottage garden near West Moors Station c/o W.E.Wright, 10 Folkestone Road, Salisbury. <1>
Area centred at SU07950335] Found within a short distance of the school at WEST MOORS, and to the East of that building. Name and address of finder unknown, but the implement was given to me c.1940, probably some years after it was found. <2>
Original finder and provenance not ascertained during field work. The implement is in the possession of MR WRIGHT; it is of a chert-like material, 8 1/2 inches long and of ovate section, the maximum diameter being 2 1/2 inches. Heavily flaked, but no attempt at grinding or polishing is visible. In appearance similar to a specimen of axe in the Red House Museum, Christchurch, classified as Neolithic. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX8351 Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6. 7.5.51.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 26-JUN-59.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 28-JUN-59.
- <3.1> SDO20062 Verbal communication: Wright, W E. Oral: Mr W E Wright (Agricultural Officer, retired), 10 Folkestone Road, Harnham, Salisbury.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213112.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0794 0300 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SE |
| Civil Parish | West Moors; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 SE 3
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213112
Record last edited
Aug 16 2023 11:59AM