Find Spot record MWX426 - Bronze Age axehead, Portland
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Summary
Bronze Age axe found on Portland.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bronze Age axe sited from OS 1:10000 1978 to Portland) (Marginal) A Bronze Age axe found on the Isle of Portland is 4 3/4 inches long, has an oval mouth, externally flat face the sides being rounded. Two vertical ribs run about 2 1/2 inches down the face. In Evans Collection. (1)
<1> Evans, J, 1881, The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, p121 (Monograph). SWX3100.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 868153 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69000 72000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 332
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 55
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868153
Record last edited
Feb 29 2024 12:02PM
