EWX2152 - Wytch Farm Oilfield development (BP Access Road - Corfe River to Gathering Station); evaluation 1987

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Grid reference Centred SY 9652 8398 (2034m by 2196m)
Map sheet SY98SE
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset

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Wessex Archaeology

Date

1987

Description

Archaeological evaluation comprising geophysical survey and trial pitting. Work undertaken in 3 phases. 98 trial pits were excavated. Several upstanding earthworks were observed prior to excavation. These were interpreted as field boundaries or water meadow dykes.

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  • --- Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 1987. Wytch Farm Oilfield Development BP Access Road - Corfe River to Gathering Station Archaeological Assessment.

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