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Find Spot MPM1023 - Handaxe Southsea Beach

Summary

Flint handaxe found on Southsea Beach.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Buff coloured prehistoric handaxe (possibly acheulian), found south of the Blue Parrott Café (now Mozzarella Joe's) on Southsea Beach in the mid-1990s.


HER Officer, 2013, Handaxe Southsea Beach (Unpublished document). SPM71.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- SPM71 Unpublished document: HER Officer. 2013. Handaxe Southsea Beach.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Finds (1)

  • HANDAXE (Prehistoric - 1000000 BC to 42 AD)

Location

Grid reference SZ 636 985 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Jul 1 2026 11:51AM