Find Spot record MDO45303 - Neolithic axe head, Tarrant Lanceston

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Summary

A Neolithic greenstone axe was found at Tarrant Launcheston. It was in the collection of antiquarian Henry Durden of Blandford. The exact find spot is not known.

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(ST 9409) A greenstone axe, about 4.5 inches long, was found at Tarrant Launcheston. It belonged to the Late Mr. H. Durden of
Blandford. <1>


<1> Evans, J, 1872, The Ancient Stone Implements Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, 126 (Monograph). SWX8014.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 209397 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Evans, J. 1872. The Ancient Stone Implements Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain. 126.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209397.

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Location

Grid reference ST 9409 0971 (point)
Map sheet ST90NW
Civil Parish Tarrant Launceston; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NW 49
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209397

Record last edited

Jan 23 2023 4:54PM

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