Find Spot record MDO4590 - Bronze Age spear head found at Luton Farm, Pimperne
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Summary
A copper alloy spear head of Bronze Age date, found in the 1950s close to the road verge on the higher Shaftesbury road near Pimperne.
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Full Description
Cast socketed bronze spearhead with a central rib along the length of the blade and two small oval attachment holes to either side forming the junction of the shaft and blade.
Found in the 1950s by Mr C Walbridge, close to the road verge on the higher Shaftesbury road near Pimperne. Original DHER card notes a latter from Norman Field dated 24/08/1978 giving details. On loan to DCM.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 889 092 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Pimperne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 043 042
Record last edited
Jun 2 2016 12:03PM
