Find Spot record MDO47015 - Neolithic axehead, Newton Peverill, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
A Neolithic polished nephrite or jadeite axe was found in a field at Newton Peveril. It was in the Pitt-Rivers Museum, Farnham, Dorset (and is presumably now in Salisbury Museum).
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Full Description
Polished green nephrite or jadeite axe found in a field at Newton Peveril (centred SY 938997). Now in the Pitt-Rivers Museum, Farnham, Dorset. <1>
No further information was obtained during field investigation regarding this imported, apparently Neolithic, axe. The landowner had no knowledge of the find. <2>
Axe listed: full description but no further details of provenance. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX8214 Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr 6. 1950.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 17-MAR-54.
- <2.1> SDO20063 Verbal communication: Parke, R. Oral: Mr R Parke, Lower Combe Farm, Lytchett Matravers.
- <3> SWX3534 Article in serial: Campbell Smith, W. 1963. Jade Axes from Sites in the British Isles. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, 29, 133-172.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457236. [Mapped feature: #636695 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 935 995 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NW |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 NW 5
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457236
Record last edited
Aug 16 2023 12:29PM
