Find Spot record MDO8498 - Late Bronze Age socketed axe, near Seafield Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth
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Summary
A Late Bronze Age socketed axe was found in 1912 on the Carbery Estate (near the lower end of Seafield Road), Tuckton, Bournemouth. The axe is 7.5 cm long with a square socket and one loop.
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Full Description
LBA Socketed Celt, found at Tuckton; now in Red House Museum, Christchurch. <1>
A socketed axe, found in 1912 on Carbery Estate, near the lower end of Seafield Road. Square socket (3/4") one loop. Length 3 ins. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX8214 Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr 6. 1948.
- <2> SWX4362 Monograph: Calkin, J B. Catalogue Druitt Collection, Red House Museum, Christchurch. 176.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 12-JUL-54.
- <3.1> SWX3651 Artifact: Exhibit, Red House Museum, Christchurch..
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458973.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 139 918 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 057
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 458973
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 63
Record last edited
Aug 16 2023 10:30AM