Find Spot record MDO47459 - Palaeolithic axes found opposite St John's Church, Moordown, Bournemouth
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Summary
Two Lower Palaeolithic handaxes were found at the site of the cinema opposite Saint John's Church, Moordown, in an area of Terrace 10 Gravel geology.
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Full Description
Sources/Archives (5)
- <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. 78.
- <3> SDO17487 Monograph: Tyldesley, Joyce A. 1987. The bout coupé handaxe: a typlogical problem. 86.
- <4> 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. 129.
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1091430. [Mapped feature: #637248 ]
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 089 950 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NE 97
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1091430
Record last edited
Dec 4 2023 11:11AM
