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Find Spot record MWX2787 - Neolithic Axe, Boscombe Beach, Bournemouth

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A Neolithic axe was found 'between Boscombe Pier and Pokesdown Steps'.

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Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (Early Neolithic to Early Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 2201 BC)

Full Description

A Neolithic axe from 'between Boscombe Pier and Pokesdown Steps', now in the collection of the Bournemouth Natural Science Society. (1)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SWX8161 Index: Cresswell, J. 2003. Items in collection of the Bournemouth Natural Science Society..

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AXEHEAD (Late Neolithic - 3000 BC to 2351 BC)

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Location

Grid reference	SZ 120 913 (point) Approximate
Map sheet	SZ19SW
Unitary Authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Nov 10 2022 4:30PM

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