Find Spot record 0214400000 - Library
Summary
A Palaeolithic handaxe was discovered by J Lambert in the spoil during the construction of Chesham Public Library at Blucher Street, Chesham, in around 1970. The object was found in an area of Valley Gravel geology.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Palaeolithic - 500000 BC to 10001 BC)
Description
Dimensions - Length 0114 mm Width 0081 Depth/Thickness 0033
A PALAEOLITHIC HAND AXE WAS FOUND IN THE SPOIL FROM THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THE NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY. FOUND BY MR J.LAMBERT. DRAWING OF AXE IN CAS 2144 ENVELOPE FILE (BIBL 1)
Site mentioned in English Rivers Palaeolithic Project, not shown on asssociated mapping (B2).
A Palaeolithic hand axe was discovered by J Lambert at SP 95840183 during the construction of Chesham Public Library in c 1970. Retained by the finder (B3).
Sources (4)
- <1>SBC1388 Bibliographic reference: BCM CAS RECORD CARD 2144.
- <2>SBC23341 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 1996. The English Rivers Palaeolithic Project: Regions 7 (Thames) and 10 (Warwickshire Avon). Site p180.
- <3>SBC29079 Verbal communication: N K Blood. 1974. Field Investigator Comments - F1 NKB 02-OCT-74.
- <4>SBC27441 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE). Insert 1998.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 95898 01799 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHESHAM, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (1)
- HANDAXE (Palaeolithic - 500000 BC to 10001 BC)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Intervention: (EBC12867)
- Event - Survey: The English Rivers Palaeolithic Project (EBC18748)
Record last edited
Mar 16 2026 3:54PM
