Find Spot record MDO5695 - Mesolithic axe, Hampreston, Ferndown Town
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Summary
A Tranchet Flint Pick was found by E Stewart on the surface of the ground and is probably the Mesolithic tranchet-axe which was found in Ferndown.
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Full Description
Flint Pick (Tranchet) found by E STEWART [centred at SU08300116]. <1>
(SU 0839 0116] Found on the surface of the ground some years ago. Mr Stewart pointed out the spot where he found this pick which is still in his possession. It is a palinated, roughly shaped flint pick 7 1/2" long, 2 1/2" thick & 1 1/2" wide. <2>
SU 083 001. A Mesolithic tranchet-axe has been found in Ferndown. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX8214 Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr 6. 17.8.50.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GLS 17-MAY-54.
- <2.1> SDO20464 Verbal communication: Stewart, E. Oral: E Stewart (nurseryman), Ferndown.
- <3> SWX7550 Article in serial: Rankine, W F. 1962. The Mesolithic Age in Dorset and adjacent areas, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 83, 91-99.
- <4> SWX2026 Monograph: Wymer, J J, and Bonsall, C. 1977. Gazetteer of Mesolithic sites in England and Wales, with a gazetteer of Upper Palaeolithic sites in England and Wales. 70.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213127.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0839 0116 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SE |
| Civil Parish | Ferndown Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 SE 10
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213127
Record last edited
Jan 16 2024 11:55AM