Find Spot record MDO47711 - Roman sword, Pamphill

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Summary

A Roman sword or large knife found by a workman which hedging near Badbury at some time before 1831. The exact findspot is not known.

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Full Description

Obtained from a labourer about 1831 who found it whilst hedging near BADBURY a bronze-handled large knife or sword, the handle presenting a dragon's head and neck in fine relief. Presented to the late MR STURT of CRICHEL. Evidence of Roman occupation. <1>

No further information was obtained during field investigation regarding the findspot or present location. <2>


<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1890, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club, 19-20 (Serial). SDO6.

<2> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 14-JAN-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.

<3> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 26-MAR-54 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 209562 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1890. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 11. 19-20.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 14-JAN-54.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 26-MAR-54.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209562.

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Location

Grid reference ST 9650 0250 (point)
Map sheet ST90SE
Civil Parish Pamphill; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SE 47
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209562

Record last edited

Jan 10 2024 6:32PM

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