Find Spot record MDO6802 - Palaeolithic flint blade, Wimborne Road, Poole
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Summary
Palaeolithic flint blade found near the junction of Wimborne Road and Arrowsmith Road, though the exact findspot is not known. The tool is of dark brown flint and retouched along both sides.
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Full Description
(Area centred SZ 021970) A long blade of dark brown water-worn flint retouched along both sides was found in sand overlying gravel near the junction of Wimborne Road and Arrowsmith Road. <1>
A Palaeolithic blade implement has been found in sand overlying the gravel near the junction of Wimborne Road and Arrowsmith Road. In Poole Museum. <1-2>
The exact findspot is not known, but the road junction is well known. The implement, of dark brown, water-worn flint, is
exhibited in the collection of the late H P Smith in Poole Museum. <3>
Grid reference as used in Ordnance Survey records, which indicate that field investigator spoke to Calkin at the time, and had access to Calkin's annotated record map. Junction of Arrowsmith Road and Wimborne Road approximately SZ 016 962.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX3200 Monograph: Smith, H P. 1948. History of the Borough and County of the Town of Poole. Origins and Early Development (vol. 1). Vol 1. 33, Fig. 12.
- <2> SWX8214 Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr 6. 1950.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 05-DEC-55.
- <3.1> SWX3444 Verbal communication: Calkin, J B. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: J B Calkin, Virginia House, Langton Matravers. 5.12.55.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457974.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 021 970 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 411
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NW 25
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457974
Record last edited
Sep 4 2023 2:38PM