EWX1507 - Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Phase 2; observations and recording 1993

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Location

Grid reference SY 92868 87912 (point)
Map sheet SY98NW
Civil Parish Wareham St Martin; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Organisation

Wareham and District Archaeological Society

Date

1993

Description

Around 18.7 square kilometres of topsoil were removed and a further 20 charcoal-filled features examined, one of which produced a NE flint blade. There were no other datable subsoil features. Pottery from all periods from the BA onwards was recovered. Two metal detector searches were undertaken, and 588 objects recovered including a RB brooch and AS mount.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Ladle, L. 1993. Bestwall Quarry Archaeology Project, Phase 2 - 1993.
  • <2> Article in serial: Ladle, L. 1993. Bestwall Quarry Gravels Project, Interim Note. Vol 115. p160.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1044384.

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Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project; evaluation 1989

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Jul 16 2020 5:13PM

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