Find Spot record MDO7015 - Flint axes, near Culpepper's Dish, Affpuddle
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Summary
“Many years ago, when the gravel pit near Culpepper’s Dish was being worked extensively two or three (what were described as unpolished flint axes) flint tools were found and were sold for 2/6d each to some unknown person. One of them was beautifully worked.”
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Full Description
“Many years ago, when the gravel pit near Culpepper’s Dish was being worked extensively two or three ( what were described as unpolished flint axes) flint tools were found and were sold for 2/6d each to some unknown person. One of them was beautifully worked.” <1>
From the directions given by Mr Topps the gravel pit was located and the centre surveyed at SY 8145 9282. The pit showed evidence of having been worked recently. There were no surface finds. There is no indication of a gravel pit at this spot on the OS 6” edition of 1902. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 24-SEP-52.
- <1.1> SDO19687 Verbal communication: Topps, Mr. Mr Topps (Estate Foreman), Briantspuddle Estates.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F2 JR 24-SEP-52.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456206.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8145 9282 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SW |
| Civil Parish | Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 001 072
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 89 SW 10
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456206
Record last edited
Mar 24 2023 2:28PM