Find Spot record MWX866 - Stone axe, Ballard Down, Studland

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Summary

Prehistoric stone axe of uncertain date found on Ballard Down.

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Full Description

SZ 045 813. A stone axe of uncertain prehistoric date ca 0.26 m long was found on Ballard Down 200m ENE of the OS trig. point, and reported to the County Museum which provided details. <1>


<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1981, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1979, 140 (Serial). SDO79.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 888219 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1981. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1979. 101. 140.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888219. [Mapped feature: #635518 ]

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Location

Grid reference SZ 0450 8130 (point)
Map sheet SZ08SW
Civil Parish Studland; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 273
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 SW 70
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888219

Record last edited

Mar 20 2023 1:43PM

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