Find Spot record MDO7537 - Neolithic arrowhead, Highways, 132 East Street, Corfe Castle

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Summary

A Neolithic leaf-shaped arrowhead was found in the garden of Highways in around 1933 by Mr A Friedenson.

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Full Description

(Centred SY 962818) Neolithic leaf arrowhead found in garden of 'Highways'. In Dorset County Museum Acc. No. 1933.11.1. <1>

The arrowhead was found about 1933 by Mr. A Friedenson (owner occupier of 'Highways') who pointed out the find spot at SY 96288152. <2>


<1> Calkin, J B, 1950, Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (Map). SWX2543.

<2> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 17-JUL-52 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.

<3> Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology, 1983, Isle of Purbeck Survey, IOP 541 (Index). SDO147.

‘A leaf shaped arrowhead found in 1933 by Mr Friedenson at his house, at that time called ‘Highways’. Site lies within a private garden in Corfe Castle Conservation Area. 7/7/D.’

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 456807 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Calkin, J B. 1950. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 17-JUL-52.
  • <3> Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 541.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456807.

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Location

Grid reference SY 9628 8152 (point)
Map sheet SY98SE
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 283
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 20
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456807

Record last edited

Mar 16 2023 7:11PM

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