Find Spot record MDO6034 - Fossil beads, Crab Farm, Shapwick
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Summary
In 1919 fifty white fossil beads (Porosphaera globularis, a fossil sponge) were found in a patch of dark earth at Crab Farm.
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Full Description
Necklace of porosphaera found in CRAB FARM, 1919. <1>
Similar information. The necklace was composed of about 50 white beads; their diameters ranging from 0.3"-0.6". The site seems to be 200 to 300 yds. E of Crab Farm Buildings and S. of the main Wimborne - Blandford Road [Area centred ST 95390264]. <2>
Beads of porosphaera have been used from the earliest times to the present day & therefore it is impossible to assign a date to this find. In 1950 the beads were in the possession of Mr G.M. Lock, Wimborne. <3>
These beads are still in the possession of Mr. Lock, but no closer location of the find was possible. As stated in T.3. these beads cannot be classified to any particular period. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX8214 Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr 6. 18.8.50.
- <2> SDO50 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1951. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950. 72. 91.
- <3> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 31-DEC-53.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F2 NVQ 26-MAR-54.
- <5> SDO14228 Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1994. Shapwick Parish, Kingston Lacy Estate, Wessex Region. 63.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209550.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 955 026 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 019 066
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SE 41
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209550
Record last edited
Jul 17 2023 3:02PM
