Find Spot record MDO8607 - Palaeolithic implement, West Cliff, Bournemouth

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A palaeolithic implement was found at the foot of a cliff about a half mile west of Bournemouth Pier in 1872.

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A Palaeolith, approx. 8 1/4 ins long and 4 1/2 ins max. width, was found at the foot of a cliff about 1/2 mile W of Bournemouth Pier, (area SZ 081904) in 1872. Presented to the Christy Museum. <1>

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  • <1> Serial: Royal Archaeological Institute. 1872. Archaeological Journal 29. 29. 279.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. SZ 09 SE 28.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458149.

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Grid reference SZ 08128 90470 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 157
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SE 28
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458149

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Apr 1 2022 9:52AM

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