Find Spot record MDO8697 - Bronze Age palstave found south of Purewell, Christchurch
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Summary
A Bronze Age bronze palstave was found to the south of Purewell in November 1921.
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Full Description
MBA Bronze Palstave, no loop, found November 1921, south of Purewell. Now in Red House Museum, Christchurch. <1>
Found by Mr S Burbridge, when a meadow (immediately behind a house called Mayfield) at Pritchards Nurseries, Stanpit, was developed with an extension to the house. It was discovered at a depth of 4ft - 4 1/2ft in sandy soil. <2>
This palstave is flanged, has a stop ridge, a slight mid-rib, and a crescentic blade but no loop. Length 6". Acquired in 1922. <3>
Maurice Prichard, Nurseryman, is listed by Kelly's Directory for 1921 at 77 Purewell. 'Prichards Nurseries', centred at SZ 16759280, are now disused and no further information could be gained on the ground as to the exact part of the nursery which was extended in 1921. 'Mayfield' is not listed in 1921 and no house bordering the nursery is of this name. No 77 Purewell, at SZ 16729291, was evidently the office of the nursery but it is now derelict. <4>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX3642 Map: Calkin, J B. 1948. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1948).
- <2> SWX4053 Article in serial: St George Gray, H. 1925. Excavation of a Mound at Christchurch, Hants. Proceedings of the Hampshire Field Club and Archaeological Society 9. Vol 9. p320.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 12-JUL-54.
- <3.1> SWX4362 Monograph: Calkin, J B. Catalogue Druitt Collection, Red House Museum, Christchurch. p166.
- <4> SWX1161 Unpublished document: Aldsworth, F G. Various. Field Investigators Comments FGA. F2 FGA 30-MAR-69.
- <4.1> SWX8258 Graphic material: Sign Board.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458679.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1675 9280 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 000 028
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 47
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458679
Record last edited
Nov 8 2023 5:26PM