EDO6766 - Hambledon Hill, Child Okeford; excavation 1894

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Location

Grid reference ST 8453 1261 (point)
Map sheet ST81SW
Civil Parish Child Okeford; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Organisation

Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society

Date

1894

Description

Edward Cunnington dug in the interior of the hillfort in 1894, it is thought probably in the central part. He found Romano-British and earlier material including pottery, pieces of quern stones and sling stones.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1895. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 16. 156-57.
  • <2> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 82-83.
  • <3> Monograph: Manning, W H. 1985. Catalogue of Romano-British Iron Tools, Fittings and Weapons in the British Museum. 179.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 651349.

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Jun 12 2020 2:36PM

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