Find Spot record MDO8503 - Mesolithic pick found at Boscombe, Bournemouth
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Summary
A Thames pick was found six feet deep in gravel between Pokesdown and Boscombe Stations.
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Full Description
A Thames pick was found 6 ft. deep in gravel between Pokesdown (SZ 12379241) and Boscombe stations (SZ 11409238). It belonged to Dr. T.G. Longstaff. Listed as an axe. Now in the British Museum. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX3447 Serial: Society of Antiquaries of London. 1917. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London 30. Vol 30. 30.
- <2> SWX2026 Monograph: Wymer, J J, and Bonsall, C. 1977. Gazetteer of Mesolithic sites in England and Wales, with a gazetteer of Upper Palaeolithic sites in England and Wales. 106.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458983.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 120 924 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 063
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 69
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458983
Record last edited
Aug 10 2023 1:59PM