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Find Spot record MDR2571 - Acheulian Hand Axe, Egginton

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  • (Palaeolithic - 500000 BC to 10001 BC)

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A middle Acheulean pointed flint hand axe was found at SK 277283 in the Trent gravels by Mr. R. Irons in August 1966. The axe can be seen on view at Derby Museum. (1, 2)

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  • <1> Personal Observation: F1 BHS 07-SEP-66.
  • <2> Article in serial: Hughes. 1966. Derby Arch Soc Res Gp News, December 1966. No. 7. p2.

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Grid reference Centred SK 277 282 (1m by 0m) Centre
Civil Parish EGGINTON, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE

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May 21 2024 10:12AM

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