Find Spot record MDO45860 - Axe head from Bloxworth
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Full Description
An iron axe-head from Bloxworth, was presented to Dorset County Museum in 1886. <1>
Probably Medieval <2>
No further information obtained during field investigation. The axe was not seen in the Museum. <3>
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1888, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club, xxiv (Serial). SDO18899.
<2> Swatridge, G C, Various, Field Investigators Comments GCS, F1 GCS 28-OCT-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1169.
<2.1> Drew, Lt Col C D, Oral: Lt Col Drew, Curator, Dorchester County Museum (Verbal communication). SWX8235.
<3> Swatridge, G C, Various, Field Investigators Comments GCS, F2 GCS 19-NOV-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1169.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 456119 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO18899 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1888. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 9. xxiv.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 28-OCT-54.
- <2.1> SWX8235 Verbal communication: Drew, Lt Col C D. Oral: Lt Col Drew, Curator, Dorchester County Museum.
- <3> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F2 GCS 19-NOV-54.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456119. [Mapped feature: #635414 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8850 9450 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SE |
| Civil Parish | Bloxworth; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 89 SE 5
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456119
Record last edited
Mar 8 2023 3:01PM
