Find Spot record MDO2846 - Purse mount found at Field Cottage, West Compton
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<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1982, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1980, 92 (Serial). SDO80.
‘PURSE MOUNT FROM WEST COMPTON. A bronze purse-mount was found at Field Cottage, West Compton (SY 564945) by J. J. R. Pope. This is very similar to an early 16th century purse-mount from London (London Museum Medieval Catalogue (1940), pp. 167-8, fig. 62, type B3, pl.XXXVII, no.4) except that, like a smaller example from London (Ibid. pl. XXXVII, no. 3) the central boss on the West Compton example has no decoration. It measures 10 cm across the plain arms, and the twisted ball terminals are 1.3 cm in diameter.’
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- <1> SDO80 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1982. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1980. 102. 92.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 564 945 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | West Compton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 123 013
Record last edited
Jan 25 2016 2:55PM
