Monument record MDO41693 - Bronze Age/Iron Age occupation, Westleaze, Charminster
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Summary
A number of ditches, pits and other features recorded in 2017 during evaluation of a site proposed for development. Finds associated with these features dated from Early/Middle Bronze Age to Early Iron Age. Interpreted as a field system. Some of the pits contained relatively large quantities of pottery and worked flints, suggesting they were rubbish pits associated with a settlement likely to be in the near vicinity.
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
<1> Clarke, P, 2017, Land South of Westleaze, Charminster, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SDO16229.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16229 Unpublished document: Clarke, P. 2017. Land South of Westleaze, Charminster, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6808 9212 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Charminster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 6 2018 5:14PM
