Find Spot record MDO19224 - Clay pipe from the rear of the Antelope Hotel, Cornhill, Dorchester

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Summary

A large quantity of clay tobacco pipes of late 17th-early 18th century date were found behind the Antelope Hotel, Cornhill, Dorchester, in April 1974.

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A large quantity of clay tobacco pipes (39 bowls, 50 stem fragments) were found behind the Antelope Hotel in April 1974. These included three large bowls with large wedge-shaped bases; six spurred bowls of late 17th-early 18th century date; four pipes with a large bowl and small base, with initials BS where the bowl joins the stem, dated to c. 1680-1730; and 26 other plain bowls of the same shape.


1974, Clay Pipes from Dorchester (Artifact). SDO10176.

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  • --- Artifact: 1974. Clay Pipes from Dorchester.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6921 9067 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Aug 22 2024 7:38PM

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