Monument record MDO49352 - Late prehistoric pit (Pit 2), Hurst Farm, Moreton
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Summary
A small pit recorded during evaluation in 2023 of a site proposed for gravel extraction. The pit was oval with a filling of brown silty sand, containing sherds of pottery of Late Iron Age to early Roman date.
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Full Description
Socha-Paszkiewicz, A, and Paszkiewicz, M, 2023, Land at Hurst Farm and Station Road, Moreton, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation, 8 (Unpublished document). SDO20925.
'Further east c. 17m from the ditch was oval pit 2. It was 1.55m long, 0.65m wide and 0.64m deep. Its fill comprised a single deposit of brown silty sand (55) which produced over 250 sherds of Late Iron Age-Early Roman pottery.'
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO20925 Unpublished document: Socha-Paszkiewicz, A, and Paszkiewicz, M. 2023. Land at Hurst Farm and Station Road, Moreton, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation. 8.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7908 9021 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SE |
| Civil Parish | Moreton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 13 2025 3:55PM
