Monument record MDO8532 - Human skeletal remains, near Millhams Mead, Bournemouth

A human skull was found in 1932. It was thought to be Neolithic, but is undated. <1>

SZ 0607 9702: Possible Neolithic skull found 1932. <1>

Neolithic skull found AD 1932 (NAT). <2>

"A query has now been raised regarding the date of this skull, however, pending further evidence it must remain as Neolithic". <3>

Site of find now under flood water. The skull is on show in the Russell Cotes Museum, Bournemouth, classified as 'Neolithic'. <4>

<1> Calkin, J B, 1949, Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1949) (Map). SWX2587.

<1.1> Cameron J, 1934, The Skeleton of British Neolithic Man (Monograph). SDO17962.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1:2500 scale, 1940 (Map). SWX1197.

<3> Colquhoun, F D, Field Investigators Comments FDC, F1 FDC 21-NOV-51 (Unpublished document). SWX2609.

<3.1> Calkin, J B, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: J B Calkin (Hon Corr (Verbal communication). SWX8361.

<4> Colquhoun, F D, Field Investigators Comments FDC, F1 FDC 26-NOV-51 (Unpublished document). SWX2609.

<5> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Records, SZ 09 NE 4 (Index). SDO131.

SZ 0607 9702: Possible Neolithic skull found 1932. (1)

Neolithic skull found AD 1932 (NAT). (2)

"A query has now been raised regarding the date of this skull, however, pending further evidence it must remain as Neolithic". (3)

Site of find now under flood water. The skull is on show in the Russell Cotes Museum, Bournemouth, classified as 'Neolithic'. (4)

<6> National Record of the Historic Environment, 457692 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Record last edited

Apr 19 2022 10:31AM