Find Spot record MWX1176 - Handaxe found at 21-24 High Street, Christchurch
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Summary
A Lower Palaeolithic handaxe was found at 21-24 High Street in an area of Terrace 4 Gravel geology.
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Full Description
A Lower Palaeolithic handaxe was found at 21-24 High Street in an area of Terrace 4 Gravel geology. <1> <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX4454 Monograph: Roe, Derek A. 1968. A Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic sites. 8. 93.
- <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> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1096362.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 15800 92800 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 137
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1096362
Record last edited
Nov 9 2022 4:34PM
