Find Spot record MDO8573 - Neolithic Axe, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth
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Summary
Neolithic stone axe found in near Highfield Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth. Now in Red House Museum, Christchurch.
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Full Description
(SZ 08239454) Stone Celt Group VII, Craig Lwyd, found 1914. Now in Druitt Collection. <1>
"Not Craig Lwyd. One of a group of five axes found in the Bournemouth area, provisionally numbered vii B by Dr Stone". <2>
Site of find now built over by modern road. <3>
Implement held by Christchurch Museum but not on show. <4>
Neolithic stone axe found in 1914 in the Highfield Road area, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth. Originally thought to be of Group VII. <5>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SWX2587 Map: Calkin, J B. 1949. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1949).
- <2> SWX3444 Verbal communication: Calkin, J B. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: J B Calkin, Virginia House, Langton Matravers.
- <2.1> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 21-NOV-51.
- <3> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F2 FDC 23-NOV-51.
- <4> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F3 FDC 29-NOV-51.
- <4.1> SWX4179 Verbal communication: Lavender, J. 1969. Oral: J Lavender, Curator Red House Museum, Christchurch..
- <5> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. SZ 09 SE 2.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458071.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0823 9454 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 123
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SE 2
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458071
Record last edited
Mar 28 2022 2:10PM