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A palaeolithic handaxe found on Winfrith Heath.

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A Palaeolithic hand-axe from Hoare's Pit at Knighton Heath, is in the British Museum. (Sand Pits at SY 812860: OS 25" 1889). <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Roe, Derek A. 1968. A Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic sites. 8. 55.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455373. [Mapped feature: #636981 ]

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Location

Grid reference SY 812 860 (point)
Map sheet SY88NW
Civil Parish Winfrith Newburgh; Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 NW 39
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455373

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Oct 12 2023 4:15PM

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