Find Spot record MDO6855 - Five ground flint axes, Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
A hoard of five Neolithic polished flint axes were found in 1930. They were discovered two feet below the modern ground surface by Messrs Stoke Bros, builders, during the construction of new houses opposite Hamworthy Schools. Four of the axes were subsequently sold to a private buyer. The fifth is in Poole Museum.
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Full Description
Hoard of five polished flint celts found 1930. One is in H.P. Smiths collection in Poole Museum. <1>
Found two feet below the surface by Messrs. Stoke Bros., Builders, when they were constructing new houses opposite Hamworthy Schools. <2>
Four of these celts were sold to a private buyer. The fifth celt, classified as Neolithic, may be seen in Poole Museum. Siting agreed. Site of find now built over by modern property. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX2543 Map: Calkin, J B. 1950. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6.
- <2> SWX3200 Monograph: Smith, H P. 1948. History of the Borough and County of the Town of Poole. Origins and Early Development (vol. 1). Vol 1. p35.
- <3> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 03-DEC-51.
- <3.1> SWX3246 Verbal communication: Smith, H P. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: H P Smith FSA.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457384.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9969 9061 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 458
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SE 6
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457384
Record last edited
Aug 10 2023 12:37PM