Find Spot record MDO5694 - Mesolithic axe, Stapehill, Hampreston

Flint Pick (Tranchet) found in the grounds of The CISTERCIAN PRIORY at STAPEHILL [centred at: SU05420031]. <1>

Nothing is known of this find. The Brother in charge of the ABBEY estate for the past 6 1/2 years has no knowledge of it. <2>

[Area centred SU 25300021] The extent of the Holy Cross Abbey estate was obtained from a plan in the possession of the Lady Abbess. A more precise siting for this find was not obtained. Authority contained in T1 was not consulted. <3>

<1> Calkin, J B, Oral: J B Calkin (Hon Corr), 19.8.50 (Verbal communication). SWX8260.

<2> Swatridge, G C, Various, Field Investigators Comments GCS, F1 GCS 17-MAR-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1169.

<2.1> Oral: The Lady Abbess, Holy Cross Abbey, Stapehill (Verbal communication). SDO19828.

<3> Swatridge, G C, Various, Field Investigators Comments GCS, F2 GCS 17-MAR-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1169.

<4> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1962, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1961, 97 (Serial). SDO61.

<5> National Record of the Historic Environment, 213122 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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May 11 2023 2:32PM