Monument record MDO6900 - Mesolithic Site, Canford Heath, Poole
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Summary
A Mesolithic flint scatter partly disturbed by a Bronze Age round barrow, found near the edge of a scarp on Canford Heath.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A mesolithic site on the 70 m contour near the edge of a prominent scarp on Canford Heath. It comprises a scatter of worked flint including nine microliths, two blades,two scrapers and two flakes. The flint was recovered adjacent to and from the surface of a Bronze Age round barrow. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO87 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1988. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1987. 109. 123.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0227 9545 (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: 5 000 492
Record last edited
Dec 2 2019 2:23PM
