Find Spot record MDO7838 - Neolithic flint axehead, East of Wareham Forest, Morden
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Summary
A flaked, unpolished Neolithic axehead of pale grey stone was found during work on the on the Purbeck-Southampton Pipeline in 1988.
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Full Description
A broken flaked axe in pale grey flint with a straight cutting edge was found during work on the Purbeck-Southampton Pipeline in 1988. (1)
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1990, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989, 122-124 (Serial). SDO89.
Plot 59.2 SY 91459302 East of Wareham Forest
ABroken flint axe, 53 mm long and 47 mm wide with a maximum thickness of 23 mm. This was a flaked, unpolished, axe in pale grey flint with a straight cutting edge.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO89 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1990. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989. 111. 122-124.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9145 9302 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SW |
| Civil Parish | Morden; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 016 062
Record last edited
Nov 8 2013 2:29PM
