Find Spot record MDO47719 - Bronze Age dagger, Fordington, Dorchester
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An MBA dagger from Fordington. The blade is ornamented with incised lines parallel to the edges enclosing a dotted decoration. The remains of the sheath with the impression of its (? wooden) mouth, still cover the butt end. Given by Rev. H. Moule. Acc No 1846.2.2. <1-2>
No further information was obtained concerning this find during field investigation. <3>
<1> Display Card Dorset County Museum (Graphic material). SWX1314.
<2> Royal Archaeological Institute, 1848, Archaeological Journal, 322 (Serial). SDO20441.
<3> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 25-AUG-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 453435 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1314 Graphic material: Display Card Dorset County Museum.
- <2> SDO20441 Serial: Royal Archaeological Institute. 1848. Archaeological Journal. 5. 322.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 25-AUG-54.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453435.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6950 9050 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 82
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453435
Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:41PM
