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HER 385 - Palaeolithic Handaxe, Abinger Hammer

An Acheulian ovate handaxe, with secondary chipping found in 1935 in the field immediately behind the school at Abinger Hammer. Nothing is known of its current whereabouts.

Monument Information
Record TypeFind
Protection Status
  • Conservation Area
  • AONB
  • Green Belt
ConditionNot Known
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Location
Grid ReferenceTQ 095 475
ParishAbinger
Parish (old name)Abinger
DistrictMole Valley, Surrey
Map SquareTQ04NE
Type and Period
Evidence TypeMonument TypeDate Range:
Finds: flint
FINDSPOT
Prehistoric
Palaeolithic

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  • Mole Valley
Facility
  • Guildford Museum
Person
  • Abinger Hammer
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