Find Spot record MDO2704 - Palaeolithic flint axe from Chard Junction quarry, Thorncombe
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Summary
An Acheulian flint hand axe, found on 6th April 1958. Reported as being found in situ in the gravel face in 1958.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO58 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1959. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1958. 80. 94-95.
- <2> SDO12374 Unpublished document: Gent, T H. 1994. Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Extension to Chard Junction Quarry, Thorncombe, Dorset.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 341 044 (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: 1 112 062
Record last edited
Apr 3 2021 3:06PM
