Find Spot record MWX1142 - Neolithic flint implement, Thornbury Road, Bournemouth

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A Neolithic flint implement described as a 'lance-head' was found by Mr E M Wright of Thornbury Road in his garden.

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(SZ 1591. NGR sited to Thornbury Rd. from Auth 1 and OS 1:10000 1975). A Neolithic flint lance-head was found by Mr E M Wright of Thornbury Road, in his garden. These are uncommon objects but this is the third found within a mile of Turkton Bridge. (Red House Mus. Acc No. 90/1967). <1>

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  • <1> Monograph: Red House Museum and Art Gallery. 1967/8. Red House Museum and Art Gallery Annual Report 1967/8. p7.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884724.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 15386 91815 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 91
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884724

Record last edited

Aug 16 2023 11:42AM

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