Find Spot record MDO8602 - Neolithic stone axe, Knighton Heath, Bournemouth

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A Neolithic stone axe of spotted dolerite (presellite) was found in 1931. It is now in the Calkin Collection at the British Museum.

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(SZ 04999492) Stone celt of spotted dolerite (presellite) found in 1931. Now in the Calkin Collection at the British Museum. <1> The site of the find is now in the process of being built over by a garage. The foreman in charge of the building had found nothing of archaeological interest. <2>

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  • <1> Map: Calkin, J B. 1948. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1948).
  • <2> Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC F1 26-NOV-51.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458189.

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Grid reference SZ 0499 9492 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 152
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SW 1
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458189

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Dec 23 2021 10:25AM

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