Find Spot record MWX300 - Iron Age gold armlets found on Chesil Beach near Portland
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Two gold armlets exhibited by Miss Dansey and weighing about 3oz and 1oz respectively, were found on the Chesil Beach near Portland. The larger one is plain except for a very little lattice ornamentation work near each end and was pronounced by the British Museum to be early British work. <1>
No further information was obtained during field investigation either as to the site or the present whereabouts of the finds. <2>
<1> Robinson, Sir J C, 1897, Newton Manor, 49 (Article in serial). SWX1755.
<2> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 13-AUG-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 451552 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 66000 76000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 244
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 2
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451552
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:37PM
