Monument record MDO18523 - Alington Avenue; Bronze Age Cremation 1030
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Summary
Evidence for a Bronze Age cremation was discovered during excavations at Alington Avenue in the centre of the main site. It comprised an unurned burial in the southern section of the Early Bronze Age bipartite ring ditch. The burial was provisionally dated to the Bronze Age and was an adult female.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Davies, S M, Bellamy, P S , Heaton, M J , and Woodward, P J, 2002, Excavations at Alington Avenue, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset, 1984-87 (Monograph). SDO9565.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO9565 Monograph: Davies, S M, Bellamy, P S , Heaton, M J , and Woodward, P J. 2002. Excavations at Alington Avenue, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset, 1984-87.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 70211 89956 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 10 2007 11:08AM
