Find Spot record MDO47334 - Early Bronze Age knife from Herrison House, Charminster
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Summary
Early Bronze Age knife dagger found 1927.
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Full Description
EBA Bronze knife dagger found whilst digging pipe trenches at Herrison House in 1927. The blade is slightly thickened down the central line. Purchased by the Dorset County Museum. Acc No. 1938.81.1. <1-2>
No information concerning this find was obtained from enquiries made from the staff engaged at the time of the find. <3>
No information concerning this find was obtained during field investigation. Herrison House is centred at SY 67649484. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX2262 Graphic material: Display Card Dorset County Museum.
- <2> SWX1315 Unpublished document: Dorset County Museum. Dorset County Museum Accessions Book.
- <3> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 24-JAN-55.
- <3.1> SDO20261 Verbal communication: King, F. Oral and letter F King supplies Officer Herrison Hospital, Charminster. 24.1.55.
- <4> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F2 GSC 24-JAN-55.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453257.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6750 9450 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Charminster; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 7
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453257
Record last edited
Nov 8 2023 3:13PM