Monument record MDO39124 - Ditch, land south of Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
A section of ditch recorded in the course of archaeological evaluation of a proposed development site in 2016. The ditch was oriented north-south. Owing to local conditions it could not be excavated but cut through subsoil and so was thought likely to be of post-medieval date.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Whelan, J, 2016, Archaeological Evaluation. Land south of Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset (Phase II) (Unpublished document). SDO14890.
‘A north-south orientated ditch, 1303, was encountered at the western end of Trench 13 and which appeared to be cut through the subsoil indicating a probable post medieval date. Due to rapid localised flooding caused by the high water table this feature could not be excavated although it measured 3.5m in width by at least 0.40m in depth. The fill 1304 consisted of brown/grey clay/sand.’
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 SDO14890 Unpublished document: Whelan, J. 2016.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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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 03060 99666 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| 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 4:50PM
