Find Spot record MDO44562 - Medieval or Post Medieval Sword, Wimborne St Giles
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A Steel sword. - the handle of brass, was found at Rye Hill, Wimborne St. Giles by Robert Hayward. A man by name of Colborne had it 1877. <1>
The family name of Hayward was not known in St. Giles. The Shaftesbury Estates who own most of the land in the vicinity had no knowledge of the find. <2>
<1> Historic England, Historic England Archive, J.B.Calkin 7.5.51 Corr 6" Ref to:- "papers of Mr Argyle antiquary of Christ Church Hants" (Index). SDO14738.
<2> Rigg, J, Field Investigators Comments JR, F1 JR 13-MAY-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 213818 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. J.B.Calkin 7.5.51 Corr 6" Ref to:- "papers of Mr Argyle antiquary of Christ Church Hants".
- <2>XY SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 13-MAY-54. [Mapped feature: #633962 ]
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213818.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0400 1020 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne St Giles; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 SW 45
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213818
Record last edited
Jul 3 2023 3:47PM
