Monument record MWX1173 - Lower Palaeolithic handaxe, Portfield, Christchurch
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Summary
A Lower Palaeolithic handaxe was found at Portfield church in an area of Terrace 4 Gravel geology.
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Full Description
A Lower Palaeolithic handaxe was found at Portfield church in an area of Terrace 4 Gravel geology. (1-3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX4454 Monograph: Roe, Derek A. 1968. A Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic sites. 8. 94.
- <2> 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.
- <3> SWX3670 Article in serial: Calkin, J B, and Green, J F N. 1949. Palaeoliths and terraces near Bournemouth. Vol 15. p36.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1096325.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 15100 93500 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 134
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1096325
Record last edited
May 10 2023 12:47PM
