Find Spot record MDO8688 - Late Bronze Age socketed axe found at Mudeford, Christchurch
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Summary
A Late Bronze Age socketed bronze axe, with six decorated ribs, was found in 1962 at Mudeford during bridge repairs south of Bure Homage.
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Full Description
A socketed bronze axe, looped and with a square section with six decorated ribs, was found in 1962 at Mudeford, by contractors repairing the bridge south of Bure Homage. It is now in the Red House Museum, Christchurch, Accession Number a/88/62. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1161 Unpublished document: Aldsworth, F G. Various. Field Investigators Comments FGA. F1 FGA 02-APR-69.
- <1.1> SWX8333 Verbal communication: Lavender, J. Oral: J Lavender, Curator..
- <1.2> SWX3705 Map: 6 inch scale map, Red House Museum Christchurch.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458644.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 18670 92520 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 000 021
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 34
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458644
Record last edited
Nov 8 2023 4:38PM
