Monument record MDO41878 - Early medieval settlement, Coppice Street, Shaftesbury
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Summary
Numerous pits, 24 wells, and enclosure ditches excavated in the course of archaeological work in advance of development of a new Tesco store. The features contained quantities of domestic pottery and refuse material. The tops of these features had been truncated by later activity, and the remains of houses or other structures could not be identified, but they are interpreted as settlement close to the historic core of the town. There was some evidence of iron working in the vicinity.
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Carew, T, 2006, Coppice Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset. An Archaeological Excavation Archive Report (Unpublished document). SDO10638.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SDO10638 Unpublished document: Carew, T. 2006. Coppice Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset. An Archaeological Excavation Archive Report. [Mapped feature: #360496 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8658 2307 (149m by 126m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 19 2018 3:49PM
