Find Spot record MDO47417 - Palaeolithic handaxe, Pokesdown Hill, Bournemouth
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Summary
Palaeolithic handaxe of ochreous flint was found at Pokesdown Hill, at a depth of 6 feet in 1904.
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Full Description
Palaeolithic hand-axe of ochreous flint, 8 1/2" long, found at Pokesdown Hill, 6ft deep. December 1904. <1>
No further information, possibly in Calkin Collection, British Museum. <2>
<1> Calkin, J B, 1934, The Book of Bournemouth, 101 (Monograph). SWX3649.
<2> Colquhoun, F D, Field Investigators Comments FDC, F1 FDC 17-NOV-51 (Unpublished document). SWX2609.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 458882 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 125 925 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 32
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458882
Record last edited
Nov 26 2023 12:20PM
