Find Spot record MDO8524 - Beaker pottery, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
An Early Bronze Age beaker was found in the cliff face about 350m west of the Double Dykes in or before 1935. It is now in the Red House Museum, Christchurch.
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Full Description
A B-type beaker with eight rows of nail marks, stabs, etc was found about 350m west of the Double Dykes. (This beaker was erroneously ascribed to Sellars Farm, Southbourne, upon information given by Mr Druitt, and published as such in Proc BNSS 1935-6 by J B Calkin). The pot is now in the Red House Museum.
(SZ 15989086) EBA Beaker, (type B). Now in Red House Museum, Christchurch. <1-2>
B-type Beaker, with 8 rows of nail marks, stabs etc, found about 1150ft west of Double Dykes in the cliff face. (This beaker was erroneously ascribed to Sellars Farm, Southbourne, upon information given by Mr Druitt, and published as such in Proc BNSS 1935-6 by J B Calkin).
A continental corded ware beaker. <3>
Considerable erosion has taken place here through the years and nothing of significance is now visible. No information on the date of the find was gained. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX3683 Serial: Bournemouth Natural Science Society. 1935-36. Proceedings of the Bournemouth Natural Science Society 28. Vol 28. p52.
- <2> SWX2587 Map: Calkin, J B. 1949. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1949).
- <3> SWX4362 Monograph: Calkin, J B. Catalogue Druitt Collection, Red House Museum, Christchurch. p149.
- <4> SWX2704 Unpublished document: Wardale, C F. Various. Field Investigators Comments CFW. F1 CFW 27-MAR-69.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458622.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1598 9086 (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: 7 000 077
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 28
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458622
Record last edited
Nov 3 2023 1:54PM