Find Spot record MDO47711 - Roman sword, Pamphill
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Summary
A Roman sword or large knife found by a workman which hedging near Badbury at some time before 1831. The exact findspot is not known.
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Full Description
Obtained from a labourer about 1831 who found it whilst hedging near BADBURY a bronze-handled large knife or sword, the handle presenting a dragon's head and neck in fine relief. Presented to the late MR STURT of CRICHEL. Evidence of Roman occupation. <1>
No further information was obtained during field investigation regarding the findspot or present location. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO6 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1890. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 11. 19-20.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 14-JAN-54.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 26-MAR-54.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209562.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9650 0250 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Pamphill; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SE 47
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209562
Record last edited
Jan 10 2024 6:32PM
