Find Spot record MWX130 - Medieval spoon found near Cliff Cottage, Symondsbury
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Summary
A metal spoon of 14th or 15th-century date found in the field adjoining Cliff Cottage.
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Full Description
A corroded metal spoon with flat leaf-shaped bowl and a damaged acorn or strawberry knob was found between West Bay and Eype Mouth in a field adjoining Cliff Cottage [centred SY 45609083] This type is said to be the common domestic spoon on 14th-15th Cents. and is of copper or perhaps lateen. [D.C.M. 1950.44.1. J. Rigg]. <1>
No further information regarding this find was obtained during field investigation. Neither the owner of CLIFF COTTAGE, nor the farmer of the field to the south were able to supply any details concerning this find. <2>
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 45600 90830 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Symondsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 111 041
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 19
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450118
Record last edited
Dec 19 2022 12:50PM
