Find Spot record MDO8575 - Neolithic flint tool from Boundary Lane, Bournemouth
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Summary
Neolithic flint tool, described as a lance head found in Boundary Lane in 1927. This may be a laurel leaf.
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Full Description
SZ 0790 9385: Neolithic flint lancehead, 5 1/4 inches long, with grey patination, found in Boundary Lane near Fernside Road in July 1927. In the Druitt Collection, Red House Museum, Christchurch. <1-3>
The site of the find is an unmetalled overgrown track. No other surface finds were made. <4>
Lancehead in Christchurch Museum, but not on show. <5>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO17669 Monograph: 1920. BMBA Guide. 92.
- <2> SWX3649 Monograph: Calkin, J B. 1934. The Book of Bournemouth. 101.
- <3> SWX3642 Map: Calkin, J B. 1948. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1948). 3.12.48.
- <4> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 22-NOV-51.
- <5> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F2 FDC 29-NOV-51.
- <5.1> SWX8348 Verbal communication: Lavender, J. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: J H Lavender, Curator Red House Museum Christchurch.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458077.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0790 9385 (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: 7 000 125
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SE 4
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458077
Record last edited
Feb 16 2022 2:12PM