Find Spot record MDO8259 - Lulworth Cove: Stone Anchor
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Summary
A stone anchor from Lulworth Cove.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A stone anchor from the mouth of Lulworth Cove recovered in 1966. It was found adjacent to part of a small Mediterranean 'tear bottle' vessel. The anchor weighs 200 lbs. and is pear shaped with a single hole through the apex. The anchor may be Breton stone. (1) The area was searched in 1985 but nothing was found. (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO70 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1971. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1970. 92. 158.
- <1> SWX7341 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1970. A Stone Anchor from Lulworth Cove.. Vol 92. p158.
- <2> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Single Find 23.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 826 797 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 025 055
Record last edited
Dec 16 2003 4:21PM
