Element record L4215 - HANDAXE FROM CAUNTON

Summary

FINDSPOT (Palaeolithic to Middle Palaeolithic)

Location

Grid reference SK 74499 60000 (point)
Map sheet SK76SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Caunton, Newark

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A Pa handaxe found at Caunton in 1947 and identified by A Oswald. The owner not traceable. (1) Local enquiries negative regarding this implement. (3)
Source of grid ref unclear - may be approx.


<1> Prehistoric Society, 1963, Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, p 378 (Published document). SNT288.

<2> Roe DA, 1968, A Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites - CBA Research Report No 8, p 246 (Published document). SNT1208.

<3> Colquhoun FD, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT582.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Published document: Prehistoric Society. 1963. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. 29. p 378.
  • <2> Published document: Roe DA. 1968. A Gazetteer of British Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Sites - CBA Research Report No 8. CBA. p 246.
  • <3> Personal comment: Colquhoun FD. 1974. Pers Comm.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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