Find Spot record MDO8607 - Palaeolithic implement, West Cliff, Bournemouth

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Summary

A palaeolithic implement was found at the foot of a cliff about a half mile west of Bournemouth Pier in 1872.

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Full Description

A Palaeolith, approx. 8 1/4 ins long and 4 1/2 ins max. width, was found at the foot of a cliff about 1/2 mile W of Bournemouth Pier, (area SZ 081904) in 1872. Presented to the Christy Museum. <1>


<1> Royal Archaeological Institute, 1872, Archaeological Journal 29, 279 (Serial). SWX3472.

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<2> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Records, SZ 09 SE 28 (Index). SDO131.

A Palaeolith, approx. 8 1/4 ins long and 4 1/2 ins max. width, was found at the foot of a cliff about 1/2 mile W of Bournemouth Pier, (area SZ 081904) in 1872. Presented to the Christy Museum. (1)

<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 458149 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Serial: Royal Archaeological Institute. 1872. Archaeological Journal 29. 29. 279.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. SZ 09 SE 28.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458149.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 08128 90470 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 157
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SE 28
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458149

Record last edited

Jul 12 2024 3:17PM

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