Monument record MDO48487 - Early Iron Age occupation, Common Mead Lane, Gillingham
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Summary
Post holes and a pit of late prehistoric date recorded during excavations in 2022 before the site was developed for housing. Eleven post holes and the pit were spread across an area around 11 metres by 8 metres. An arc of postholes with a possible porch was tentatively identified, but the clear layout of a structure could not be discerned. Dating evidence was scarce; a small sherd of Early Iron Age pottery was recovered from the filling of one post hole and sherds of pottery and worked flint of broadly late prehistoric date from two others. Small quantities of charred plant remains and oak charcoal were found in environmental samples.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Kaines, J, and Powell, J, 2023, Land off Common Mead Lane, Gillingham, Dorset: Post-excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design (Unpublished document). SDO20902.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO20902 Unpublished document: Kaines, J, and Powell, J. 2023. Land off Common Mead Lane, Gillingham, Dorset: Post-excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7966 2598 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST72NE |
| Civil Parish | Gillingham; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 27 2024 4:42PM
