Monument record MDO39119 - Undated pit, land south of Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
A small oval-shaped pit recorded in the course of archaeological evaluation of a proposed development site in 2016. Though no dating evidence was found, the pit is thought most likely to be of prehistoric in date.
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Full Description
<1> Whelan, J, 2016, Archaeological Evaluation. Land south of Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset (Phase II) (Unpublished document). SDO14890.
5.4 Trench 6 contained a small undated oval pit which extended out of the trench to the north. The pit, 603, measured 1.02m by at least 0.73m and 0.21m in depth and was filled with 604, grey/brown sand/clay with charcoal inclusions. A transverse Neolithic flint arrowhead was recovered from the topsoil of Trench 6.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14890 Unpublished document: Whelan, J. 2016. Archaeological Evaluation. Land south of Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset (Phase II).
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 02910 99491 (3m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 8 2016 3:40PM
