Find Spot record MDO47724 - Axe mould, Milton Abbas
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Half of a stone mould used for casting celts was found in the parish of Milton by a bricklayer while preparing foundations for a stable. <1>
A mould for casting celts was found c.1839 near Anstey not far from Milton Abbas, and was in May 1839 in the possession of C.Hull [sic], a gentleman farmer. <2>
A mould for socketed celts and having "several holes on the face of the slab, as if for the reception of dowels on which the outer half of the mould would fit". Authorities 1 and 2 are quoted as referring to the same object, and its location is given as Dorchester Museum. <3>
A stone mould, the same as depicted in "The Barrow Diggers" and referred to by Sir J.Evans, has been lent to the Dorset Museum not the Dorchester Museum. <4>
From Melcombe Horsey. <5>
No further information was obtained during field investigation regarding the find spot of the mould.
No evidence is offered by authorities 1,2, and 5 to support their sitings. Authority 1 is however a contemporary report and has the most detail concerning the discovery. Milton parish is therefore considered the most likely provenance. <6>
<1> Wools, C, 1839, The Barrow Diggers. A dialogue in imitation of the Grave Diggers in Hamlet., 75-76 (Monograph). SWX2974.
<2> Rackett, Rev T, 1840, Archaeologia 28 (Article in serial). SDO17659.
<3> Evans, J, 1881, The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland (Monograph). SWX3100.
<4> Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club, 1903, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1902, xxvii (Serial). SDO20442.
<5> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1904, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1903, xlix (Serial). SDO16.
<6> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 27-AUG-55 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.
<7> National Record of the Historic Environment, 205772 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX2974 Monograph: Wools, C. 1839. The Barrow Diggers. A dialogue in imitation of the Grave Diggers in Hamlet.. 75-76.
- <2> SDO17659 Article in serial: Rackett, Rev T. 1840. Archaeologia 28. Vol 28.
- <3> SWX3100 Monograph: Evans, J. 1881. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland.
- <4> SDO20442 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 1903. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1902. 23. xxvii.
- <5> SDO16 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1904. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1903. 24. xlix.
- <6> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 27-AUG-55.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205772.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7998 0103 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Milton Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 SW 27
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205772
Record last edited
Jan 11 2024 3:54PM
