Find Spot record MDO5516 - Neolithic polished axehead, Holwell Marsh, Cranborne
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Polished stone Axe of Group 1. Found in Holwell Marsh, Cranborne. Dorchester Museum 1886. 5. 1. [Area centred SU 06591302]. <2>
Similar information to T.1. A greenstone axe. Group. 1. being a petrological classification. Twenty-eight identical axes have been classified in the group, the original provenance of the greenstone has not been ascertained. <1>
No further information was obtained about this artifact. From the Museum number in T1 it was found prior to 1886. Holwell Marsh is now a watercress bed. <3>
<1> 1941, Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 7, 50-72 (Serial). SDO17612.
<2> Calkin, J B, 1950, Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1950), Fn: 18.8.50 (Map). SWX2957.
<3> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 21-MAY-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 213664 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17612 Serial: 1941. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 7. Vol 7. 50-72.
- <2>XY SWX2957 Map: Calkin, J B. 1950. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1950). Fn: 18.8.50. [Mapped feature: #342899 ]
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 21-MAY-54.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213664.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0659 1302 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SE |
| Civil Parish | Cranborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 005 053
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 SE 15
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213664
Record last edited
Jul 29 2024 4:02PM
