Find Spot record MDO1412 - Neolithic axe from White Hill, Littlebredy
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Summary
A highly-polished flint axe was found in plough-soil near the top of White Hill.
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Full Description
The published note describes this find as follows: 'A highly polished flint axe was found in plough-soil near the top of White Hill, Littlebredy (SY 59308925). Length 16 cm., width at cutting edge 6 cm. tapering to 3 cm. at the other end; maximum thickness 3 cm. The cutting edge had a diagonal break.' <1>
National Record of the Historic Environment, 450422 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1974, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1973, 100 (Serial). SDO73.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5930 8925 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NE |
| Civil Parish | Littlebredy; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 063 023
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NE 66
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450422
Record last edited
Apr 27 2023 3:13PM
