Find Spot record MDO6707 - Neolithic jadeite amulet found at Preston, Weymouth
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Summary
An amulet in the form of a miniature axe found near the church at Preston in 1924.
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Full Description
A Neolithic amulet of ground greenstone in the form of a miniature axehead with hole for suspension, found near the church at Preston on 1924. Given by F S Merritt and seen in the Dorset County Museum. <1>
(SY 70668292). The late Mr F S Merritt resided in Preston for many years before 1939 and rented a small piece of land for gardening near the church. "I have no knowledge of this particular find". <2>
Mr Bailey pointed out on the ground the plot of land, referred to in authy 2, which in all probability is where the amulet was found. There were no further surface finds. <3>
Type 11a axe. Length 6cms, Width 3.4cms, and 1.3cms thick. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1314 Graphic material: Display Card Dorset County Museum.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F2 GCS 03-AUG-54.
- <2.1> SDO19555 Verbal communication: Bailey, M. Oral: Mr M Bailey, 'Tip Top', Verlands Road, Preston.
- <3> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 03-AUG-54.
- <4> SDO16722 Serial: 1963. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 29. Vol 29. 159.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454292.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7066 8292 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 485
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SW 5
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454292
Record last edited
Feb 27 2023 2:47PM