Find Spot record MDO6897 - Palaeolithic Handaxe, Magna Road, Poole
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Summary
Palaeolithic Handaxe found in river gravels.
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Full Description
A palaeolithic handaxe was found in river gravels during commercial work by a small stream at Magna Road. <1>
Lower Palaeolithic handaxe was found at Magna Road in an area of Terrace 8 geology. <2>
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1988, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1987, 123 (Serial). SDO87.
<2> Wymer, J, 1993, The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project: the Upper Thames Valley, the Kennet Valley and the Solent drainage system, 127 (Monograph). SWX4473.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1091337 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO87 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1988. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1987. 109. 123.
- <2> SWX4473 Monograph: Wymer, J. 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project: the Upper Thames Valley, the Kennet Valley and the Solent drainage system. Report No 1. 127.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1091337.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0540 9671 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 489
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NE 95
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1091337
Record last edited
Jul 17 2023 3:27PM
