Find Spot record MDO47700 - Sword found at Eggardon, Askerswell

An iron sword apparently medieval and possibly of the Civil War period found some years ago by a labourer at Eggardun and given to Mr Daubeney of Bridport. Presented to the Dorset Co. Museum by Mr. Westmacott of Askerwell. <1>

I know nothing of this find, but Mr. Westmacott lived at North Eggardun Farm about 1925, later to move to Askerswell. He died some years ago. <2.1>

No further information was obtained during field investigation, or recording, when Col. Drew of the D.C.M. could not be contacted to confirm that the sword is still in the possession of the Museum. <2>

<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1923, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1922-1923, lxviii (Serial). SDO29.

<2> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 20-MAY-55 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.

<2.1> Ellis, C, Oral: Mr C Ellis (occupier), North Eggardon Farm, Askerswell (Verbal communication). SDO20380.

<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 451462 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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