Find Spot record MDO2685 - Broome Pit, Thorncombe
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Summary
A number of palaeolithic artifacts have been recorded from Broome Pit, Thorncombe.
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Full Description
As of 1968, 1,813 completed and 14 unfinished hand-axes from the Lower to Middle Palaeolithic date have been found in the Broom area, which includes Chard Junction. This area has produced a considerable number of artefacts in recent years as well. Pratt's Old Pits for example produced 900 artefacts in the 1930s.
Their construction has been attributed to Acheulian production tradition. The majority of the Palaeolithic artefacts are of an un-abraded nature (81% at Pratt's Old Pit).
Although no material has been recovered from inside the proposed development area, the presence of Palaeolithic artefacts within the gravels of the site can be strongly suspected. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12374 Unpublished document: Gent, T H. 1994. Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Extension to Chard Junction Quarry, Thorncombe, Dorset.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 329 024 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST30SW |
| Civil Parish | Thorncombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 112 052
Record last edited
Oct 30 2014 10:57AM
