V.—Palæolithic Flint Implements from the Chalk Downs of the Isle of Wight and the Valleys of the Rivers Western Yar and Stour

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In taking my first walk over West High Down, near Freshwater Bay, in May of last year, I found that the ground had been ploughed up by traction engines drawing heavy guns to some new forts on the Needles Point, then in course of construction. Thinking that there might be some Neolithic implements turned up, I examined the ruts, when almost the first thing I saw was a Palæolithic implement. It was ovate in form, 3¼ inches long by 2⅜ inches broad, thin, very slightly twisted, well made and symmetrical though not elaborately finished, and ochreous and almost unabraded in condition. So far as I am aware, this is the first Palæolithic implement that has been found in the district.

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