Find Spot record MDO47549 - Gold ring found at Motcombe
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Summary
In 1857 a report was made of a gold ring being found at Motcombe. The exact nature of the object and find spot are not known.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Mrs Wyndham stated that a large gold ring had been found in the parish of Motcombe, and is now in the possession of the Marquis of Westminster. <1>
This report was made at an Exhibition of Antiquities and Works of Art. The context suggests that the ring was regarded as prehistoric. <2>
<1> Royal Archaeological Institute, 1857, Archaeological Journal 14, 87 (Serial). SDO18576.
<2> McCallum, Fiona Caroline, Ordnance Survey fieldworker's comments FJM, R1 FCM 27-APR-76 (Unpublished document). SDO20358.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 206376 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO18576 Serial: Royal Archaeological Institute. 1857. Archaeological Journal 14. 14. 87.
- <2> SDO20358 Unpublished document: McCallum, Fiona Caroline. Ordnance Survey fieldworker's comments FJM. R1 FCM 27-APR-76.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206376. [Mapped feature: #637346 ]
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8456 2550 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82NW |
| Civil Parish | Motcombe; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 NW 7
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206376
Record last edited
Dec 14 2023 3:56PM
