Monument record MDO1842 - Iron Age and Romano-British settlement near White Horse Hill, Osmington
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Summary
Finds and features interpreted as a settlement of Iron Age/Romano-British date were observed during construction of a water main from Empool to Chalbury in 1991.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Lancley, J, 1991, Empool to Chalbury Main. Archaeological Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SDO218.
‘3.2 Topsoil Stripping. An area of archaeological deposits was identified after topsoil stripping along the access route within plot 18, and designated Site 10. It comprised a series of possible features, sealed by an archaeological layer, 52. Pottery recovered from this area dated from the late Iron Age to the 2nd century AD. The site details are summarised in the gazetteer. No excavation was carried out, as the site lay on an access point which was seldom used.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO218 Unpublished document: Lancley, J. 1991. Empool to Chalbury Main. Archaeological Watching Brief.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7213 8412 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Civil Parish | Osmington; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 084 050
Record last edited
May 21 2021 2:48PM
