Monument record MDO6563 - Ivory disc found at Culverwell, Portland
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Summary
Half of a small ivory disc, probably a pendant was found in plough soil on the south-east Portland coast in an area of predominantly Mesolithic associations.
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Full Description
Half of a small ivory disc was found in plough soil on the south-east Portland coast in an area of predominantly Mesolithic associations. Probably a pendant, and similar to that found 1/3 mile away (SY 66 NE 8). <1>
<1> Palmer, S, 1975, Some Prehistoric and Roman Finds from Portland, p46, illus (Article in serial). SWX1747.
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1976, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1975, 46-47 (Serial). SDO75.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 867948 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO75 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1976. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1975. 97. 46-47.
- <1> SWX1747 Article in serial: Palmer, S. 1975. Some Prehistoric and Roman Finds from Portland. Vol 97. p46, illus.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 867948.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68600 69100 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 112 C
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 12
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 867948
Record last edited
Jan 22 2025 12:40PM
