Monument record MDO47741 - Burial found near Blandford
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Summary
A cremation in a pot with a spearhead and an object described as a "brass helmet" were ploughed up near Blandford some time before 1758. Thought possibly to be of Bronze Age date. The exact findspot is not known.
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Full Description
Ploughed up near Blandford; an urn containing a cremation, among which was the head of a javelin or spear. This was 28" long, the socket 3 1/4" in diameter, and the object weighed 13 1/2 lbs. Also in the vessel was a brass helmet, decayed but curiously wrought. Diameter 12 3/4", weight nearly 11lbs.
A curious discovery, although the account cannot be relied upon where there is reference to weights and measurements. <1>
The above report is obviously inaccurate and garbled, though the salient features, an urn cremation, a spearhead, and some bronze object are perhaps correct, and these may have been found near to each other. No information was obtained on the provenance of these objects or their present location. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX8166 Monograph: Warne, C. 1866. The Celtic Tumuli of Dorset (1866). 2.
- <1.1> SDO20452 Serial: 1758. The Gentleman's Magazine. 500.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 09-DEC-55.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205451. [Mapped feature: #637550 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 885 065 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205451
Record last edited
Jan 15 2024 10:52AM