Find Spot record MDO47256 - Bronze Age axe hoard from Holme Heath, East Holme
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Summary
Hoard of bronze axes found at Holme Heath in 1860.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Hoard of Bronze Celts found on Holme Heath (SY 9084). <1>
Reported in 1860, but no information available regarding their location, or whether a founders or merchants hoard. <2>
No information available during field investigation to site this hoardor the findspot. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX8351 Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6. 1949.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 22-JUL-52.
- <2.1> SWX8260 Verbal communication: Calkin, J B. Oral: J B Calkin (Hon Corr).
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F2 NVQ 24-JUL-52.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457014. [Mapped feature: #637024 ]
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9050 8450 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | East Holme; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SW 39
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457014
Record last edited
Oct 24 2023 9:55AM
