Find Spot record MDO44720 - Neolithic axe, Melbury Park
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Summary
A Neolithic stone axe was reportedly found in the southwest corner of Melbury Park in a "curious depression", which was subsequently made into a pond by E Cunnington. During Ordnance Survey field investigation, no pond was found in the area described nor was any information obtained from local residents concerning the finding of a stone axe.
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Full Description
A stone axe was found in the SW corner of Melbury Park (ST 5705) in a curious depression, since made into a pond
by E Cunnington. <1>
No pond was found in the area described nor was any information obtained from local residents concerning the finding of a stone axe. <2>
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1896, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club (Serial). SDO10.
<2> Colquhoun, F D, Field Investigators Comments FDC, F1 FDC 06-JUN-55 (Unpublished document). SWX2609.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 195697 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO10 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1896. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 17.
- <2> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 06-JUN-55.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 195697. [Mapped feature: #634130 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 5749 0550 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST50NE |
| Civil Parish | Evershot; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 50 NE 10
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 195697
Record last edited
Jan 27 2025 1:49PM
