Find Spot record MWX791 - Neolithic stone axehead, Walrond Road, Swanage
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Summary
A Neolithic stone axe was found during construction of Walrond Road in 1913. The exact find location is not known.
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Full Description
About 1913, when Walrond Road, Swanage (centred SZ 028-792) was being cut a stone axehead was found <1.1>. No further details of this axehead were obtained during field investigation nor was it discovered whether it was polished or not. Three Neolithic axeheads have been found in the immediate vicinity. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 03-SEP-52.
- <1.1> SWX3263 Verbal communication: Hickson, A T. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: Mr Hickson, Cauldron Barn Farm, Swanage.
- <2>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457439. [Mapped feature: #635484 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0280 7920 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 020 207
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 5
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457439
Record last edited
Apr 14 2023 11:13AM