Find Spot record MDO46285 - Palaeolithic hand axe, Little Canford, Hampreston
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An Acheulian hand axe of "pear-shaped" form was found in a gravel pit at Little Canford. It was presented to Dorset County Museum by Mr.E.C. Chancellor (Acc. No. 1943.7.2). <1>
No further information was obtained locally regarding this find. The only major gravel pit in the area is situated at SZ 047995, and is probably the one referred to by authority 1. Mr Chancellor could not be traced. <2>
<1> Dorset County Museum, Dorset County Museum Accessions Book (Unpublished document). SWX1315.
<2> Swatridge, G C, Various, Field Investigators Comments GCS, F1 GCS 16-MAR-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1169.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 457931 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0470 9950 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Ferndown Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NW 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457931
Record last edited
May 10 2023 3:49PM
