Find Spot record MDO30097 - Wooden paddle found in a well, St James Street, Shaftesbury
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Summary
An undated wooden paddle was found during the digging of a well behind a house in St James Street, Shaftesbury in 1826.
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Full Description
(Centred ST 861226) An undatable wooden paddle, 3ft 5ins. Long, was discovered at a depth of about 20ft. During the sinking of a well in the backyard of Gregory Doyle's house (not located) at St. James's Street in 1826. ( 1) General reference Gents Mag Liby - Archaeology pt 1 1886 51-52 (G L Gomme)
<1> 1826, The Gentleman's Magazine, 99-100 (Serial). SDO13173.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 206561 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 861 226 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 59
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206561
Record last edited
Dec 13 2022 5:08PM
