Monument record MDO46168 - Middle Bronze Age settlement, Milldown, Blandford Forum
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Summary
Excavation by Cotswold Archaeology in 2015 following two phases of evaluation in advance of development revealed two sides of a Middle Bronze Age ditched enclosure, a relatively short-lived settlement. Pottery from the site was representative of the Deverel-Rimbury tradition dating to around 1600-1000 BC. Some plant remains were recovered, and suggested processing of plant remains within the enclosure. Animal remains indicated rearing of cattle and sheep/goats.
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Full Description
Whelan, J, and Massey, R, 2016, Excavations at former Milldown School, Blandford Forum, Dorset, 2015; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 137 (2016) (Article in serial). SDO19745.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO19745 Article in serial: Whelan, J, and Massey, R. 2016. Excavations at former Milldown School, Blandford Forum, Dorset, 2015; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 137 (2016).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8831 0736 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 18 2023 4:05PM
