Find Spot record MDO6807 - Mesolithic macehead, Alderney Waterworks, Poole
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Summary
Part of a perforated quartzite macehead found at Alderney waterworks.
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Full Description
Part of quartzite macehead with dice-box perforation found at Alderney waterworks (SZ 044950). <1>
No information was obtainable at the waterworks, and it is presumed that the macehead was found during the construction of the reservoir about 1931. The macehead is now in Poole Museum; it is exhibited, but has no accession number.
The implement is fashioned from a pebble-like stone of reddish colour. It has been broken off at the perforation, and the existing part is approximately 4 1/2 ins. long, 3 ins. wide and 1 in. thick. <2>
The hour-glass perforation is from 1/2 in. to 3/4 ins. in diameter. Not listed by Wymer (CBA Gaz Me Sites, 1977). <3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX8214 Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr 6. 1948.
- <1.1> SDO20090 Serial: 1931. 'Co-partner' (Bournemouth Gaz and Water Co Magazine) June 1931 illust.
- <1.2> SDO20091 Monograph: Robins, F W. Bournemouth's Past.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 15-NOV-55.
- <3> SDO17894 Verbal communication: Allanson, Christopher David. Field Investigators Comments CDA. F2 CDA 03-Nov-81.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458037.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0447 9507 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 415
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NW 40
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458037
Record last edited
Sep 4 2023 11:22AM