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Find Spot record MWX4543 - Armorican Axe, Chesil Beach

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Summary

An Armorican axe of late Bronze Age type, recovered from off Chesil Beach.

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Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (Late Bronze Age - 1000 BC to 701 BC)

Full Description

An Armorican axe of late Bronze Age type, recovered from off Chesil Beach. (1 &2)

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SWX8816 Article in serial: Taylor, R J. 1980. An Armorican socketed axe from the sea off Chesil Beach. Vol 3.
<2> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Single Find 33.

Finds (1)

SOCKETED AXEHEAD (Late Bronze Age - 1000 BC to 701 BC)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: Armorican Axe, Portland Beach (Find Spot) (MWX4518)

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Location

Grid reference	SY 66 75 (point) Approximate
Map sheet	SY67NE

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Other Statuses/References

Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1422

Record last edited

May 2 2024 1:21PM

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