Monument record MDO49168 - Middle Bronze Age pit, Canford Park SANG, Canford Magna
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Summary
A pit [905] excavated in 2016 during evaluation of the site before the SANG (Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space) was created. The filling of the pit contained one worked flint flake and a sherd of pottery, thought to be Deverel-Rimbury, and suggesting a Middle Bronze Age date.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pit [905] extended beyond the edge of the evaluation trench (Trench 9) but was approximately one metre in diameter and 0.32m deep. It was straight sided with a flat bottom that sloped slightly towards the middle.
Kaines, J, 2016, Canford Park SANG, Canford Magna, Dorset. An Archaeological Evaluation. (Unpublished document). SDO14884.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SDO14884 Unpublished document: Kaines, J. 2016. Canford Park SANG, Canford Magna, Dorset. An Archaeological Evaluation.. [Mapped feature: #641241 ]
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 03978 98683 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 20 2025 11:59AM
