Find Spot record MDO8564 - Palaeolithic axe, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth

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Summary

Approximate findspot of a fine Acheulian handaxe, now in the British Museum. The axe was found near Redbreast Plantation. The site of find is now built over.

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(SZ09309552) Approx site of fine Acheulian axe. B324 in Calkin Collection, British Museum. <1-2> Site of find now built over. <3>

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr 6. 1949.
  • <2> 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.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 20-NOV-51.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457773.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 0930 9552 (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: 7 000 115
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NE 31
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457773

Record last edited

May 5 2023 3:24PM

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