Find Spot record MWX481 - Kimmeridge shale tablet found at Jordan Hill, Weymouth
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Full Description
An oblong block of Kimmeridge shale with a figure of a lion in relief found on Jordan Hill and now in the Durden Collection, British Museum. Four tablets of Kimmeridge shale found on Jordan Hill. <1>
No further information regarding these finds was obtained during field investigation. <2>
<1> Mansel-Pleydell, J C, 1892, An Ancient Interment on the Verne, Portland. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club 13, 184-186 (Article in serial). SWX2071.
<2> Swatridge, G C, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigator's Comments GCS, F1 GCS 06-AUG-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1169.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 452665 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX2071 Article in serial: Mansel-Pleydell, J C. 1892. An Ancient Interment on the Verne, Portland. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club 13. Vol 13. 184-186.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigator's Comments GCS. F1 GCS 06-AUG-54.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452665.
Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69000 82000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 622
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 SE 24
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452665
Record last edited
Oct 28 2025 10:35AM
