Find Spot record MWX396 - Leaf-shaped bronze spearhead, East Weare, Portland
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Summary
Bronze Age leaf-shaped bronze spearhead found in debris from the cliff.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
EAST WEARE: in the debris of the cliff, 4ft deep, a bronze leaf shaped spearhead was found. It is without its socket and the point is imperfect. Present length 9 1/2 inches; maximum width 3 inches . It has two slit loops at the base of the blade. (1).
(similar information) (2)
No further information was obtained upon this find during field investigation. (3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1763 Article in serial: Oliver, V L. 1923. Pre-Roman and Roman Occupation of the Weymouth District. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 44. p32-45.
- <2> SWX1984 Article in serial: Buckman, J. 1868. Ancient remains found on the Isle of Portland. Vol 25. p49.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 08-JUN-55.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451754.
Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 68999 71979 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 302
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451754
Record last edited
May 17 2024 11:37AM