Find Spot record MDO5694 - Mesolithic axe, Stapehill, Hampreston
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Summary
Mesolithic tranchet axe found.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Flint Pick (Tranchet) found in the grounds of The CISTERCIAN PRIORY at STAPEHILL [centred at: SU05420031]. <1>
Nothing is known of this find. The Brother in charge of the ABBEY estate for the past 6 1/2 years has no knowledge of it. <2>
[Area centred SU 25300021] The extent of the Holy Cross Abbey estate was obtained from a plan in the possession of the Lady Abbess. A more precise siting for this find was not obtained. Authority contained in T1 was not consulted. <3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX8260 Verbal communication: Calkin, J B. Oral: J B Calkin (Hon Corr). 19.8.50.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 17-MAR-54.
- <2.1> SDO19828 Verbal communication: Oral: The Lady Abbess, Holy Cross Abbey, Stapehill.
- <3> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F2 GCS 17-MAR-54.
- <4> SDO61 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1962. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1961. 83. 97.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213122.
Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0542 0031 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SE |
| Civil Parish | Ferndown Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 009 048
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 SE 7
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213122
Record last edited
May 11 2023 2:32PM