Monument record MDO39374 - Penannular ditch, Parmiter Drive, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
A ditch excavated in 2015 during archaeological evaluation of a site proposed for development. No firm dating evidence was recovered during the evaluation, but this monument was interpreted as the probable remains of a Bronze Age round barrow. A larger area excavation in 2018 showed the ring ditch (9006)
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Wright, J and Eaton, B, 2015, Land at Parmiter Drive, Wimborne, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation Report, Ditch 1404 (Unpublished document). SDO14697.
2015, Land at Parmiter Drive, Wimborne, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation. Interim Report (Unpublished document). SDO15328.
Wakeham, G, 2019, Land South of Parmiter Drive, Wimborne Minster: Post-excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design, 9006 (Unpublished document). SDO21209.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO14697 Unpublished document: Wright, J and Eaton, B. 2015. Land at Parmiter Drive, Wimborne, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation Report. Ditch 1404.
- --- SDO15328 Unpublished document: 2015. Land at Parmiter Drive, Wimborne, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation. Interim Report.
- --- SDO21209 Unpublished document: Wakeham, G. 2019. Land South of Parmiter Drive, Wimborne Minster: Post-excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design. 9006.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 02507 99505 (19m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 20 2026 4:05PM
