Find Spot record MDO47619 - Bronze Age axe and gouges, Blandford Forum

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A Late Bronze Age socketed bronze axe and some gouges, described as unfinished, and found near Blandford, are now in the British Museum.

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Several roughly worked flints, up to 6 inches long with semi-circular bevel edges, found near Blandford (ST 8806), and formerly in the Durden collection, are now in the British Museum. They are notched on each side as if to be secured to handles, possibly as agricultural implements. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Evans, J. 1897. Ancient Stone Implements of Great Britain. 69.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205489. [Mapped feature: #637424 ]

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Location

Grid reference ST 885 065 (point)
Map sheet ST80NE
Civil Parish Blandford Forum; Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 57
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205489

Record last edited

Dec 23 2023 8:04AM

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