Find Spot record MWX476 - Bronze Age axe from Jordan Hill, Weymouth
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Summary
Early Bronze Age undecorated axe said to have been found on Jordan Hill, probably in the late nineteenth century. Now in the Dorset County Museum.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Early Bronze Age undecorated axe approx. 2 1/2 long with slightly expanded cutting edge from Jordan Hill, seen in the Warne Collection, Dorset County Museum. <1-2>
No further information regarding this find was obtained during field investigation. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX2269 Article in serial: Moule H J. 1900. Dorset-found Celtic and Roman Bronze Objects in the Dorset County Museum. Vol 21. 49.
- <2> SWX2275 Index: Externally held archive reference Display Card Dorset County Museum.
- <3> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 05-AUG-54.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452650.
Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69000 82000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 617
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 SE 19
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452650
Record last edited
Aug 8 2023 4:16PM
