Find Spot record MDO126 - Cromwellian swords found at the orchard, South Eggardon Farm, Askerswell

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Two swords are said to have been found in the orchard at South Eggardon Farm by a former owner, and were reputedly of Cromwellian date. Both are now lost.

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Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1966, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965, 83-88 (Serial). SDO65.

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  • --- Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1966. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965. 87. 83-88.

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Grid reference SY 536 937 (point)
Map sheet SY59SW
Civil Parish Askerswell; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 004 031 C

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Oct 30 2023 4:11PM

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