Find Spot record MDO8502 - Palaeolithic flint tool found at Tuckton, Bournemouth
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Summary
A point made from a faceted flake 4.5" long, of Palaeolithic date, was found at Tuckton in 1913.
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Full Description
A point made from a faceted flake, 4.5" long, was found at Tuckton in 1913. Now in the Druitt collection. <1>
A retouched flake was also found at Tuckton in 1913 in an area of Terrace 5 Gravel geology. <3>
<1> Calkin, J B, and Green, J F N, 1949, Palaeoliths and Terraces near Bournemouth. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, 15, 21-37 (Article in serial). SDO19058.
<2> 1993, The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project: 1992-1993: the south west and south of the Thames, BMTH 6/32 (Monograph). SWX1173.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 458982 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO19058 Article in serial: Calkin, J B, and Green, J F N. 1949. Palaeoliths and Terraces near Bournemouth. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, 15, 21-37.
- <2> SWX1173 Monograph: 1993. The Southern Rivers Palaeolithic Project: 1992-1993: the south west and south of the Thames. Report no.2. BMTH 6/32.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458982.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 146 920 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 062
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 68
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458982
Record last edited
Aug 16 2023 10:37AM
