EDO1201 - 29 Knights Road, Bearwood, Poole; salvage excavation 1972
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0509 9642 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Poole Museum Service Archaeological Unit
Date
1972
Description
In 1972 Iron Age pottery was found just to the south of 29 Knights Road, Bearwood, Poole and subsequently Poole Museum undertook a salvage excavation of the area. An area of about 13 m by 15 m was excavated, which revealed a V-shaped ditch, five small pits and 28 post holes. The ditch contained Iron Age pottery and a hoard of four iron currency bars was found at the base. The features are thought to belong to an Iron Age hill-slope enclosure settlement. (1)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO84 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1985. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1984. 106. 138-142.
- <2> SDO17982 (No record type): English Heritage. 1994. Rescue Excavation: 1938 to1972. 15.
- <3> SDO16497 Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 650679.
Record last edited
May 10 2022 12:27PM
