Find Spot record MDO8466 - Palaeolithic implements found in Kings Park, Bournemouth

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Summary

A reported find in 1929 of 'many implements' of Palaeolithic date in gravel pits that are now covered by a car park.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Many mid-Acheulian implements found in these gravel pits. Now in Druitt Museum, Christchurch Museum. <1>

These gravel pits are no longer being worked, they are now covered by a Corporation Car Park. <3>

Implements held by the Museum, but not on show. <4>


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1:2500 scale, 1941 (Map). SWX1197.

<2> Calkin, J B, Annotated Record Map Corr 6, 1949 (Map). SWX8214.

(Area SZ 116926) Palaeolithic Implements found AD 1929

<3> Colquhoun, F D, Field Investigators Comments FDC, F1 FDC 16-NOV-51 (Unpublished document). SWX2609.

<4> Colquhoun, F D, Field Investigators Comments FDC, F2 FDC 29-NOV-51 (Unpublished document). SWX2609.

<4.1> Lavender, J, Oral: J Lavender (Curator), Red House Museum, Christchurch (Verbal communication). SWX3707.

<5> National Record of the Historic Environment, 458879 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1941.
  • <2> Map: Calkin, J B. Annotated Record Map Corr 6. 1949.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 16-NOV-51.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F2 FDC 29-NOV-51.
  • <4.1> Verbal communication: Lavender, J. Oral: J Lavender (Curator), Red House Museum, Christchurch.
  • <5> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458879.

Finds (1)

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Location

Grid reference SZ 116 926 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 031
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 145
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 31
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1105906
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458879

Record last edited

Dec 4 2023 10:37AM

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