Find Spot record MDO6897 - Palaeolithic Handaxe, Magna Road, Poole

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Palaeolithic Handaxe found in river gravels.

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A palaeolithic handaxe was found in river gravels during commercial work by a small stream at Magna Road. <1> Lower Palaeolithic handaxe was found at Magna Road in an area of Terrace 8 geology. <2>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1988. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1987. 109. 123.
  • <2> Monograph: Wymer, J. 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project: the Upper Thames Valley, the Kennet Valley and the Solent drainage system. Report No 1. 127.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1091337.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 0540 9671 (point)
Map sheet SZ09NE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 489
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NE 95
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1091337

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Jul 17 2023 3:27PM

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