Monument record MDO49119 - Bronze Age pit with child burial, Milborne St Andrew
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Summary
In 2019 an evaluation by Cotswold Archaeology revealed a pit [Pit 3003] with a child burial of Bronze Age date. The burial was in the filling of the pit which contained lots of flint nodules, suggesting to the archaeologists on site that the flint had been deposited deliberately.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Bush, S J, 2019, Land South of Blandford Hill, Milborne St Andrew, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation., 32 (Unpublished document). SDO16407.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO16407 Unpublished document: Bush, S J. 2019. Land South of Blandford Hill, Milborne St Andrew, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation.. 32.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8052 9750 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Milborne St Andrew; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 6 2025 1:22PM
