Find Spot record MDO6584 - Hanseatic Pewter Flagon from Chesil Bay
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Summary
Base of a Hanseatic pewter flagon found in Chesil Bay.
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Full Description
The base of a Hanseatic pewter flagon was found in West bay by diver Mr. A J Ridges. It was brought to Poole Museum for identification. Set into the base is a pewter disc 46mm in diameter and 2mm wide showing a relief of the crucified Christ flanked by two figures thought to represent the Virgin Mary and St John. The base was found in West Bay in about 20m of water. The seabed is described as smooth and sandy with no significant shelf. No other finds were noted nearby, suggesting this may have been an isolated loss. This find is the lower half of a typical Hanseatic Flagon having separated at the soldered seam. The fragment can be dated to c. 1350-1450. (1 & 2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO92 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1993. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1992. 114. 250-251.
- <1> SWX7314 Article in serial: Collins, K W and Homer, R F. 1992. A Hanseatic Flagon from Chesil bay. . Vol 114. p250-1.
- <2> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Single Find 29.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 68055 74130 (1610m by 460m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 132
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1838
Record last edited
Jan 6 2021 2:04PM