Find Spot record MDO29439 - Palaeolithic handaxe, Wallisdown, Bournemouth

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An acheulian handaxe was found at Wallis Down, Kinson.

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An Acheulian 'pear-shaped' handaxe was found on Wallis Down. The precise findspot is not known. (1)


<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Records, SZ 09 SE 7 (Index). SDO131.

An Acheulean "pear-shaped" hand-axe from Wallis Down, Kinson is on show in Dorset County Museum (1922.4). "This implement was purchased and cannot be accurately sited". (1)

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  • <1> Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. SZ 09 SE 7.

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Grid reference SZ 05 94 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SE 7

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Oct 9 2013 1:03PM

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