Find Spot record MDO8609 - Mesolithic fints from Turbary Common, Bournemouth

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A scatter of Mesolithic flint was recovered from an area on the north side of Turbary Common, Bournemouth.

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SZ 06309483. A small collection of Mesolithic material was recovered from an area of about 100m2 on the north side of Turbary Common, Bournmouth. A small scale excavation was carried out, but the stratification had been much disturbed, and the site was ransacked by children and collectors. A total of 641 flints were recovered, mainly blades and flakes. <> Cited by NRHE: Hants NL 2 7 and 8 1974 84 (R Bradley)

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  • <1> Article in serial: 1974. The Hampshire Newsletter 2. Vol 2. 84.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458186.

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Grid reference SZ 0630 9483 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 159
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SE 53
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458186

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Mar 18 2024 5:19PM

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