Find Spot record MWX2314 - Mesolithic tranchet axe, Christchurch Harbour

Please read our .

Summary

A Mesolithic tranchet axe was found in Christchurch Harbour.

Map

Find a placename, postcode or grid reference

Map layers

Base layers

Info

Record list

Tools

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Mesolithic tranchet axe found in Christchurch harbour now in Red House Museum, Christchurch. <1>


<1> Wymer, J J, and Bonsall, C, 1977, Gazetteer of Mesolithic sites in England and Wales, with a gazetteer of Upper Palaeolithic sites in England and Wales, 109 (Monograph). SWX2026.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 458695 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Wymer, J J, and Bonsall, C. 1977. Gazetteer of Mesolithic sites in England and Wales, with a gazetteer of Upper Palaeolithic sites in England and Wales. 109.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458695.

Finds (1)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Location

Grid reference SZ 17000 91000 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1837
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 55
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458695

Record last edited

Jan 12 2023 3:47PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any questions or more information about this record? Please feel free to comment below with your name and email address. All comments are submitted to the website maintainers for moderation, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible. Comments, questions and answers that may be helpful to other users will be retained and displayed along with the name you supply. The email address you supply will never be displayed or shared.