Find Spot record MWX480 - Urn found at Jordan Hill, Weymouth
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Summary
A small urn made of bone found in the late nineteenth century during removal of topsoil at Jordan Hill.
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Full Description
A minute urn of bone from Jordan Hill (SY 6982) was exhibited to the society by W C Norman. It was found about 55 years ago by Lieut. Ball RN while removing earth from Jordan Hill to make a flower border at Preston Coastguard Station. It was sent to the British Museum in 1886 and was pronounced by Professor Franks to be of bone and quite unique. <1>
No further information regarding the precise find spot of this urn, or its present whereabouts was obtained during field investigation. <2>
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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: 4 002 621
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 SE 23
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452662
Record last edited
Aug 8 2023 4:32PM
