Find Spot record MWX536 - Iron dagger found on Preston Beach, Weymouth

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Romano-British iron dagger found on the beach at Preston.

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A large corroded RB iron dagger was found in 1912 on Preston Beach. In Dorset County Museum. (1) A more precise siting for this find was not obtained during field investigations. (2)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> 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. p53.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 05-AUG-54.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454304.

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Grid reference SY 70000 81000 (point)
Map sheet SY78SW
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 641
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SW 9
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454304

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Nov 20 2023 3:36PM

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