Monument record MDO47148 - Neolithic axe, Corfe Mullen
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TNeolithic axe of siltstone, from Corfe Mullen, Dorset, now in the British Museum. <1>
No information was obtainable in the field, but it is probable that this axe is from the Durden Collection at the British Museum. That it is not from the Calkin Collection in the British Museum, was confirmed by Mr J B Calkin during field work. <2>
<1> Prehistoric Society, 1951, Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 17, 150 (Serial). SDO17614.
<2> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 05-DEC-55 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.
<2.1> Calkin, J B, Oral: J B Calkin (Hon Corr) (Verbal communication). SWX8259.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 457169 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17614 Serial: Prehistoric Society. 1951. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 17. 17. 150.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 05-DEC-55.
- <2.1> SWX8259 Verbal communication: Calkin, J B. Oral: J B Calkin (Hon Corr).
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457169.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9750 9750 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Mullen; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 NE 16
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457169
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 4:10PM
