Monument record MDO4424 - Prehistoric pit, Milborne St Andrew
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Summary
A small pit excavated in 1992 by AC Archaeology during archaeological works in advance of an extension to the sewerage works. The pit was roughly circular and around 0.75m in diameter. The filling of the pit contained chalk lumps, worked flint and small sherds of pottery, but could not be dated precisely.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Richards, J, 1992, Watching brief and excavation at Milborne St Andrew, Dorset, Pit 9 (Unpublished document). SDO12395.
‘Pit 9 was a small feature in the south-west corner of the stripped area. Roughly circular, it was 0.75 in diameter and c.0.20m deep. The filling of pale chalky soil contained small rounded chalk, occasional larger chalk lumps, worked flint and small sherds of essentially undatable pottery.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO12395 Unpublished document: Richards, J. 1992. Watching brief and excavation at Milborne St Andrew, Dorset. Pit 9.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8032 9671 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Milborne St Andrew; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 039 079 B
Record last edited
May 5 2026 10:59AM
