Find Spot record MDO47416 - Palaeolithic handaxes, Iford Farm, Meon Road, Bournemouth
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Summary
Six Lower Palaeolithic handaxes were found in 1931 at a depth of around one meter. The objects were discovered at Iford Farm, Meon Road, in an area of Terrace 5 geology.
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Full Description
Six Lower Palaeolithic handaxes were found at Iford Farm, Meon Road. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO19058 Article in serial: Calkin, J B, and Green, J F N. 1949. Palaeoliths and Terraces near Bournemouth. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, 15, 21-37.
- <2> SWX4454 Monograph: Roe, Derek A. 1968. A Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic sites. 8. 82, 85.
- <3> SWX4473 Monograph: Wymer, J. 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project: the Upper Thames Valley, the Kennet Valley and the Solent drainage system. Report No 1. 134.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1095335.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1280 9300 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 114
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1095335
Record last edited
Nov 27 2023 10:49AM
