Find Spot record MWX306 - Leaf shaped sword and spearhead found near Weymouth
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Summary
A late Bronze Age leaf-shaped sword and spearhead in the Ashmolean Museum. Said to have been found in 1818 near Weymouth. The exact find spot cannot be identified.
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Full Description
A leaf shaped sword with central slot in the hilt found near Weymouth together with a leaf shaped spearhead. In Evans' collection. Length of sword 24 5/8"; hilt flanged. Pommel end of hilt missing. The sword has a central slot and was originally 26" long. <1>
Found in 1818 and now in the ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM. <2>
No further information regarding these finds was obtained during field investigation. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX3100 Monograph: Evans, J. 1881. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland. 279, 464.
- <2> SWX1776 Article in serial: Oliver, V L. 1936. Bronze Age Rapiers and Swords from Dorset. Vol 58. 28-29, Plate.
- <3> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 12-AUG-54.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451597.
Finds (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 67975 79006 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 525
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 13
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451597
Record last edited
Dec 9 2022 2:26PM