Find Spot record MDO8609 - Mesolithic fints from Turbary Common, Bournemouth
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SZ 06309483. A small collection of Mesolithic material was recovered from an area of about 100m2 on the north side of Turbary Common, Bournmouth. A small scale excavation was carried out, but the stratification had been much disturbed, and the site was ransacked by children and collectors. A total of 641 flints were recovered, mainly blades and flakes. <> Cited by NRHE: Hants NL 2 7 and 8 1974 84 (R Bradley)
Sherwood, R G, 1974, A Mesolithic Site on Turbary Common, Bournemouth (Unpublished document). SDO21678.
Cleggett, S D, 1996, The Hunter-Gatherers of Turbary Common. Introducing the unseen collection of Mr R G Sherwood (Unpublished document). SDO21677.
<1> 1974, The Hampshire Newsletter 2, 84 (Article in serial). SWX9278.
<2> Historic England, National Record of the Historic Environment, 458186 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO21677 Unpublished document: Cleggett, S D. 1996. The Hunter-Gatherers of Turbary Common. Introducing the unseen collection of Mr R G Sherwood.
- --- SDO21678 Unpublished document: Sherwood, R G. 1974. A Mesolithic Site on Turbary Common, Bournemouth.
- <1> SWX9278 Article in serial: 1974. The Hampshire Newsletter 2. Vol 2. 84.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record of the Historic Environment. 458186.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0630 9483 (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: 7 000 159
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SE 53
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458186
Record last edited
Feb 4 2026 4:49PM
