Find Spot record MDO8649 - Palaeolithic finds from Furzy (Latch Farm), Christchurch
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Summary
A large quantity of Palaeolithic flint implements, mainly handaxes, have been recovered through gravel extraction at Furzy (Latch Farm) and are in the Red House Museum, Christchurch.
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Full Description
Sixty palaeolithic flint artefacts are recorded coming from gravel pits at Furzy (Latch Farm) and are in the Druitt Collection at Red House Museum, Christchurch.
(Area SZ 153945) Furzy (Latch Farm). The undermentioned finds have been made in the area. Nearly all in the Druitt Collection Christchurch: 60 Palaeoliths; 4 leaf arrowheads; 1 flint celt; 6 flint picks. All finds made in gravel working, 3 LBA bucket urns found. This gravel pit is now dis-used and overgrown. (1-3)
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX8214 Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr 6. 1948.
- <2> SDO19058 Article in serial: Calkin, J B, and Green, J F N. 1949. Palaeoliths and Terraces near Bournemouth. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, 15, 21-37.
- <3> SWX3798 Unpublished document: Woodhouse, W C. Various. Field Investigators Comments WCW. F1 WCW 12-JUL-54.
- <3.1> SWX4362 Monograph: Calkin, J B. Catalogue Druitt Collection, Red House Museum, Christchurch. 122.
- <4> SWX4454 Monograph: Roe, Derek A. 1968. A Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic sites. 8. 93.
- <5> SWX4473 Monograph: Wymer, J. 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project: the Upper Thames Valley, the Kennet Valley and the Solent drainage system. Report No 1. p 138.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458518.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 153 945 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 000 002 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 2
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458518
Record last edited
Nov 24 2023 5:01PM