Find Spot record MWX1182 - Lower Palaeolithic finds, Warren Hill, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
Twelve Lower Palaeolithic handaxes and one retouched flake were found at the Coastguard Station, Hengistbury Head, in an area of Terrace 10 Gravel geology.
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Full Description
Twelve Lower Palaeolithic handaxes and one retouched flake were found at the Coastguard Station, Hengistbury Head, in an area of Terrace 10 Gravel geology. <1> <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX3670 Article in serial: Calkin, J B, and Green, J F N. 1949. Palaeoliths and terraces near Bournemouth. Vol 15. p36.
- <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 136.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1106054.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 17070 90682 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: S Rivers Palaeo Proj BMTH 6/2
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 143
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1106054
Record last edited
Jan 12 2023 3:44PM
