Find Spot record MDO47609 - Bronze Age axehead found on Preston Down, Weymouth
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Summary
A Bronze Age flat axehead reported in the late nineteenth century as having been found on Preston Down. The exact find spot is not known, but may be in the vicinity of Preston.
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Full Description
A Bronze Age flat axe with a projecting ridge running along either margin of the faces, was found on Preston Down. Most of the surface has been figured with a grained pattern; there are also two bands of chevrons (see illustration) (Preston Down not located). <1>
<1> Evans, J, 1881, The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, 45 Fig 5 (Monograph). SWX3100.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 454464 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 705 835 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SW 57
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454464
Record last edited
Dec 22 2023 2:38PM
