Find Spot record MDO7224 - Prehistoric axe, Bloxworth

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Summary

A stone axe in the collection of Dorset Museum described as being found at Wareham Forest. Petrological analysis showed the stone to be Group VI Langdale.

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Full Description

Evens, E D, Smith, I F, and Wallis, F S, 1972, The petrological identification of stone implements from South-Western England. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, Appendix I Part 2. 1553 Dorset No 115 (Article in serial). SDO12419.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Article in serial: Evens, E D, Smith, I F, and Wallis, F S. 1972. The petrological identification of stone implements from South-Western England. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. 38. Appendix I Part 2. 1553 Dorset No 115.

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Location

Grid reference SY 887 932 (point)
Map sheet SY89SE
Civil Parish Bloxworth; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 004 052

Record last edited

Oct 31 2024 7:08PM

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