Find Spot record MDO5656 - Neolithic axehead from Thickthorn Down, Gussage St Michael

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A Neolithic flint axehead from Thickthorn Down was found on the surface of a disturbed area of the western flank of Neolithic long barrow MDO5612. It may have come from a secondary deposit in the barrow.

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A roughly finished later Neolithic flint axe or adze was found on the surface of a disturbed area on the west flank of the barrow. It may have come from a secondary deposit in the barrow. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983. 105. 139-140.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210031.

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Location

Grid reference ST 9703 1238 (point)
Map sheet ST91SE
Civil Parish Gussage St Michael; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 008 050
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 21
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210031

Record last edited

Feb 10 2023 12:05PM

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