Find Spot record MDO8259 - Lulworth Cove: Stone Anchor
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A stone anchor from the mouth of Lulworth Cove recovered in 1966. It was found adjacent to part of a small Mediterranean 'tear bottle' vessel. The anchor weighs 200 lbs. and is pear shaped with a single hole through the apex. The anchor may be Breton stone. (1) The area was searched in 1985 but nothing was found. (2)
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1971, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1970, 158 (Serial). SDO70.
<1> Farrar, R A H, 1970, A Stone Anchor from Lulworth Cove., p158 (Article in serial). SWX7341.
<2> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, Single Find 23 (Digital archive). SWX8707.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO70 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1971. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1970. 92. 158.
- <1> SWX7341 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1970. A Stone Anchor from Lulworth Cove.. Vol 92. p158.
- <2> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Single Find 23.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 826 797 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 025 055
Record last edited
Dec 16 2003 4:21PM
