Record ID: PUBLIC-E9C3E0
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete perforated stone object or mace of probable Mesolithic to Early Bronze Age date, circa 8300BC- 2100BC. The remaining piece is truncated-sub-oval in plan, with a flat upper surface and near vertical sides. The break has occurred at the point of a central hourglass-shaped vertical perforation. The item has probably been made from a natural cobble.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-FA9F8A
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mesolithic oval quartzite pebble countersunk from both sides at centre but not sufficiently to perforate. If perforation had been completed it would have an hourglass profile. From 10,000 - 4001 BC. Pronounced iron scrape on one face. Line/crack across perforation on one face.
Created on: Tuesday 28th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wool', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F67E61
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a pebble mace. Made from an orangey-grey quartzite pebble. It was originally sub-oval in shape. The perforation has an hour-glass profile indicating that it was made using a solid bit, drilling halfway from each side. Date: These are often dated to the Mesolithic, but may well also be later in date (Neolithic). Dimensions: 58 mm x 65 mm x 29 mm. Hole diameter: 20 mm at top, 14 mm at centre. Weight: 140 g
Created on: Sunday 30th September 2007
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.