Find Spot record MDO5656 - Neolithic axehead from Thickthorn Down, Gussage St Michael
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Summary
A Neolithic flint axehead from Thickthorn Down was found on the surface of a disturbed area of the western flank of Neolithic long barrow MDO5612. It may have come from a secondary deposit in the barrow.
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Full Description
A roughly finished later Neolithic flint axe or adze was found on the surface of a disturbed area on the west flank of the barrow. It may have come from a secondary deposit in the barrow. <1>
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1983, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983, 139-140 (Serial). SDO83.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 210031 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9703 1238 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Gussage St Michael; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 008 050
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 21
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210031
Record last edited
Feb 10 2023 12:05PM
