Find Spot record MWX4527 - Westham Bridge: Bronze Age sword
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A Bronze Age sword, recovered from the north side of Westham Bridge. (1) The length of the sword is 25 1/2 inches and the blade is perfect although part of the hilt is missing. The area was excavated in November 1936 while the sewer was being laid and 7 feet below the bed of the Backwater a skull and ulna was found, about 50 feet N. of Westham Bridge, in close proximity to a sword recovered in 1920. (2)
<1> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, Single Find 30 (Digital archive). SWX8707.
<2> Oliver, V L, 1936, Bronze Age Rapiers and Swords from Dorset, p26 (Article in serial). SWX1776.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 67809 79042 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 606
Record last edited
Mar 1 2004 4:07PM
