Find Spot record MDO8515 - Loom weight, Duncliff Road, Bournemouth
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Findspot of an annular baked clay loomweight of uncertain date, possibly either Bronze Age or Saxon, found in 1937.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Findspot of an annular baked clay loom weight. Found in April 1937, it has been described as being either Late Bronze Age or Saxon. In 1961, the Red House Museum, Christchurch accessioned a clay loom-weight from the collection of Mr C B Gilbert. It was recognised from a photograph as that found in 1937 and then 'lost' by A H Gilbert.
Annular baked clay loom weight. Found April 1937 owner A H Abbott of Boscombe. (Then centred at SZ 15329196). <1>
(SZ 15339195) This loom weight has since been lost by the owner (TI). Either LBA or Saxon. <2>
In 1961, Red House Museum accessioned a clay loom-weight from the collection of Mr C B Gilbert which was recognised from a photgraph as that `lost' by A.H Gilbert. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX2957 Map: Calkin, J B. 1950. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1950). 18.8.50.
- <2> SWX3681 Verbal communication: Calkin, J B. Oral: J B Calkin (Hon Corr).
- <3> SWX3656 Monograph: Red House Museum and Art Gallery. 1961. Red House Museum and Art Gallery Annual Report 1961.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458588.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1533 9195 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 069
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 20
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458588
Record last edited
Nov 3 2023 1:42PM
