Find Spot record MDO44915 - Possible tip of a Bronze Age spearhead found in Gussage St Michael, Gussage St Michael
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Summary
The possible tip of a Bronze Age bronze spearhead was found in 1871 in "Middle Gussage" (presumably Gussage St Michael). It was reported to be in the Blackmore Museum, Salisbury.
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Full Description
The probable tip of a bronze spearhead, found in Middle Gussage in 1871, is in the Blackmore Museum, Salisbury. <1>
No information regarding this find was obtained and the spearhead was not seen in the Blackmore Museum. Gussage St Michael (ST 9811) lies between the two other Gussage villages. <2>
<1> Calkin, J B, 1951, Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 7 5 51) (Map). SWX3426.
<2> Swatridge, G C, Various, Field Investigators Comments GCS, F1 GCS 01-APR-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1169.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 210061 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX3426 Map: Calkin, J B. 1951. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 7 5 51).
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 01-APR-54.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210061. [Mapped feature: #634342 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9850 1150 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Gussage St Michael; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 35
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210061
Record last edited
Nov 30 2022 6:09PM
