Find Spot record MDO1550 - Human bone fragment found on Martin's Down, Long Bredy

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Summary

A fragment of a human bone found on the surface of a ploughed field to the north-west of Martin's Down bank barrow.

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Full Description

The published note describes the find as follows: 'To the north-west of Martin's Down bank barrow, SY 57239124, a right fragment of a human pelvis was recovered from the surface of the ploughed field (Autumn 1988). This fragment can be associated with fragments of human long bone (Peter Woodward, pers. Comm.) recorded in 1983 (Woodward, 1983).' (1)


<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1989, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1988, 142 (Serial). SDO88.

<2> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1983, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983, 141 (Serial). SDO83.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1989. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1988. 110. 142.
  • <2> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983. 105. 141.

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Location

Grid reference SY 5723 9124 (point)
Map sheet SY59SE
Civil Parish Long Bredy; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 066 041

Record last edited

Aug 9 2023 3:23PM

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