Find Spot record MDO47788 - Neolithic axehead found near the Bridport Road, Bradford Peverell or Winterborne St Martin
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Summary
A Neolithic ground greenstone axehead was found near the Bridport Road around 2.75 miles west of Dorchester. It was given by Major Shephard to Dorset County Museum, Dorchester in 1894.
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Full Description
Axe head of greenstone, ground, found near the Bridport Road 2.75 miles west of Dorchester. Given by Major Shephard 1894. <1>
Petrological report; Group IV. Dorset Co Museum Acc. No 1894.2.1. <2>
No further information was obtained upon this find during field investigation. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1314 Graphic material: Display Card Dorset County Museum.
- <2> SDO20231 Serial: Prehistoric Society. 1941. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 7. 7. 56-57.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 13-SEP-54.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453744. [Mapped feature: #637598 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 644 905 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne St Martin; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Bradford Peverell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SW 46
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453744
Record last edited
Feb 10 2024 7:00AM
