Find Spot record MWX792 - Neolithic flint axehead and pick, Rabling Road, Swanage
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Summary
A Neolithic flint axe and pick were found in 1925 during the construction of Rabling Road. Both are now in Dorset Museum, Dorchester. The exact find location is not known.
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Full Description
(Centred SZ 027792) Flint pick and axe found in Rabling Road, Swanage. In Dorset County Museum 1947.4.1-2. <1>
Neolithic flint implements found during the making of Rabling Road in the north east part of Swanage given by the executrix of J. E. Mowlem to Dorset County Museum.
Museum No 1947.4.1. - Pickhead chipped; grey colour with one light brown stain; length 7 7/8 ins.
No 1947.4.2. - Axehead, chipped; fine secondary working to form good cutting edge; dark brown colour, mottled with buff Length 6 3/4ins. <2>
No further information was obtained during field investigation which would enable these finds to be more accurately sited. <3>
Rabling Road, Swanage was built circa 1925 but the then Foreman knew nothing of the finds. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX2543 Map: Calkin, J B. 1950. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6.
- <2> SWX3266 Unpublished document: Drew, Lieut Col. 1952. Letter (Lieut. Col. Drew, Dorset Co Museum 4.9.52).
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 06-SEP-52.
- <4> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F2 FDC 23-DEC-1952.
- <4.1> SWX8247 Verbal communication: Churchill, H. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: Mr H Churchill (Foreman) 239 The Terrace High St Swanage.
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457442. [Mapped feature: #635488 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0270 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: 6 020 208
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 6
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457442
Record last edited
Apr 14 2023 11:14AM