Find Spot record MDO47453 - Palaeolithic handaxe found near Pokesdown Station, Bournemouth

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Summary

A Neolithic stone axehead was found in 1912 "on left of Pokesdown Stn". It is reportedly in the Druitt Collection, Christchurch Museum.

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Stone celt of Group VI (Stake Pass) found 1912 "on left of Pokesdown Stn". Druitt Collection, Christchurch. <1> No further information. <2> This implement is probably held by the Museum, but has not yet been catalogued. <3>

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  • <1> Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr 6. 1949.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 17-NOV-51.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F2 FDC 29-NOV-51.
  • <3.1> Verbal communication: Lavender, J. Oral: J Lavender (Curator), Red House Museum, Christchurch.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458885.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 1250 9250 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 33
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458885

Record last edited

Dec 4 2023 9:38AM

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