EDO1119 - Manor Farm Cottages, Litton Cheney; salvage recording 1994

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Location

Grid reference SY 5530 9074 (point)
Map sheet SY59SE
Civil Parish Litton Cheney; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Dorset County Council Archaeology Service

Date

1994

Description

Site visit by Claire Pinder and Steve Wallis of the Dorset County Council Archaeology Service following the discovery of of human remains during building works at the rear of Manor Farm Cottages in June 1994. The remains were not seen in situ, but the small pit they were found in was examined. The burial was originally crouched, but no dating evidence was found.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Article in serial: Pinder, C, and Wallis, S. 1995. Human Remains from Manor Farm Cottages, Litton Cheney. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 116. 116. 131.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1044539. [Mapped feature: #8681 ]

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Jun 1 2026 4:05PM

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