Find Spot record MDO6163 - Neolithic axe heads from Vines Close Farm, Sturminster Marshall

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Summary

Three stone axe heads, one partly polished, found by the farmer. Thought to be a surface find.

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Full Description

<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1990, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989, 122-124 (Serial). SDO89.

‘Plot 54.14 ST 956986 … The flint was all of a dark unpatinated finish and probably derived from the local river gravels. Three flint axes of similar material, one partly polished, were found in a previous year some 400 m west of the pipeline at SY 95259890 by the local farmer. Mr Chappell of Vines Close Farm who retains them in his possession.’

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1990. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989. 111. 122-124.

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Location

Grid reference SY 9525 9890 (point)
Map sheet SY99NE
Civil Parish Sturminster Marshall; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 021 060

Record last edited

Apr 10 2014 12:06PM

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