Find Spot record MWX870 - Handaxe, Bournemouth Cliff
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Summary
Palaeolithic handaxe found at Bournemouth Cliff. Previously classified as an ovoid lance-head.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An ovoid lance-head in the collection of Albert Way, was found at Bournemouth Cliff. (1)
Plate II, number 3, which is the illustration from source 1, shows an axehead. (2)
<1> Anon, 1869-70, Associated Architectural Societies reports and papers, p293, Plate(s) II, 3 (Serial). SWX3473.
<2> Bell, A R, 1997, RCHME Bell AR 12-JUN-1997 Recording (Verbal communication). SWX3474.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 458153 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 09 90 (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: 7 001 028
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SE 30
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458153
Record last edited
Mar 14 2024 8:28AM
