Monument record MDO2714 - Pratt's Old and New Pits, quarries at Broom, Thorncombe
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Full Description
Disused gravel extraction quarries of Pratt's Old and New Pits at Broom. There represent the more significant of a number of gravel pits at this location, producing in excess of 900 Palaeolithic hand-axes of the Achulean industry.
Gent, T H, 1994, Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Extension to Chard Junction Quarry, Thorncombe, Dorset (Unpublished document). SDO12374.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO12374 Unpublished document: Gent, T H. 1994. Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Extension to Chard Junction Quarry, Thorncombe, Dorset.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 328 025 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST30SW |
| Civil Parish | Thorncombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 112 070
Record last edited
Sep 21 2015 1:25PM
