EDO4087 - Industrial Development Site, Poundbury, Dorchester; Evaluation Trench 6
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 67425 90709 (8m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Exeter Archaeology
Date
1999
Description
Exeter Archaeology conducted an archaeological evaluation of land to the east of Poundbury Farm proposed for industrial development by Dorset Cereals Ltd. Six trenches were excavated by machine, comprising a 3.3% sample of the site.
Trench 6 measured 15m by 1.5m and 0.4m deep. It was aligned NNE-SSW inr the NE corner of the site. The stratigraphy comprised 0.25m topsoil, above a relatively stone free yellowish-brown clay, 0.09m thick, above chalk bedrock.
No archaeological features were recorded.
Sources/Archives (2)
Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)
- EDO4088 Industrial Development Site, Poundbury, Dorchester; evaluation 1999
Record last edited
Oct 19 2006 3:33AM
