Find Spot record MDO2904 - Prehistoric burial from Stafford House, West Stafford
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Summary
A vessel described as a 'Cinerary Urn' presumably Bronze Age, found during work to enlarge Stafford House.
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Full Description
(SY 7244 9001) In 1850 whilst enlarging Stafford House a cinerary urn was discovered. Now in the Dorset County Museum. <1>
Enquiries at the Dorset County Museum produced negative results and no further information was obtained upon the urn. <2>
<1> Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds), 1863, The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2, 515 (Monograph). SWX1269.
<2> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 01-SEP-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 455005 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 515.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 01-SEP-54.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455005.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7243 9001 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SW |
| Civil Parish | West Stafford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 SW 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455005
Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 3:55PM
