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A Neolithic axe made of jadeite was found by Lieutenant-Colonel A A Pass. It was given to the Dorset County Museum in 1942.

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A jadeite axe of small hatchette type, pierced at the butt end, was found at Wootton Fitzpaine (SY 3695) by Lt Col A A Pass. It is now in Dorset County Museum Accession No. 1942 33.1. <1>


<1> Prehistoric Society, 1977, Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 43, 289 (Serial). SDO17330.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 449749 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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  • <1> Serial: Prehistoric Society. 1977. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 43. 43. 289.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 449749. [Mapped feature: #631717 ]

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Location

Grid reference SY 364 955 (point)
Map sheet SY39NE
Civil Parish Wootton Fitzpaine; Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 NE 18
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 449749

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Oct 20 2021 4:21PM

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