Find Spot record MDO47014 - Neolithic axehead, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
A Neolithic polished flint axehead from Sturminster Marshall bought by a museum in 1943. The exact find spot is not known.
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Full Description
Polished flint axehead from Sturminster Marshall purchased from A. R. Richardson, I of W. Mus. No. 1943.16.1. <1>
The findspot of this apparently Neolithic axe was not identifiable during field investigation of the area. <2>
<1> Drew, C D, Colonel Drew's Index, Dorset County Museum (Index). SDO18316.
<2> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 17-MAR-54 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 457258 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 945 995 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NW |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 NW 11
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457258
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 4:26PM
