Find Spot record MWX4527 - Westham Bridge: Bronze Age sword

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A Bronze Age sword, recovered from the north side of Westham Bridge.

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A Bronze Age sword, recovered from the north side of Westham Bridge. (1) The length of the sword is 25 1/2 inches and the blade is perfect although part of the hilt is missing. The area was excavated in November 1936 while the sewer was being laid and 7 feet below the bed of the Backwater a skull and ulna was found, about 50 feet N. of Westham Bridge, in close proximity to a sword recovered in 1920. (2)

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  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Single Find 30.
  • <2> Article in serial: Oliver, V L. 1936. Bronze Age Rapiers and Swords from Dorset. Vol 58. p26.

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Grid reference SY 67809 79042 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 606

Record last edited

Mar 1 2004 4:07PM

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