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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Full Description
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>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX8214 Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr 6. 1949.
- <2> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 17-NOV-51.
- <3> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F2 FDC 29-NOV-51.
- <3.1> SWX3707 Verbal communication: Lavender, J. Oral: J Lavender (Curator), Red House Museum, Christchurch.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458885.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1250 9250 (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 33
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458885
Record last edited
Dec 4 2023 9:38AM