Monument record MDO50890 - Pit with burnt bone, Henbury Park, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
An archaeological evaluation in 2006 of a site proposed for mineral extraction revealed a small pit (Trench 11). The filling of the pit contained small fragments of burnt bone; the quantity of bone was small and it could not be determined if it was human or animal in origin. The archaeologists on site felt that this material could not be interpreted as a burial deposit, though it might reoresent debris from a cremation.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Taylor, A and Wallis, S, 2006, Land adjacent to A31, Henbury Park, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset. An Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SDO14933.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO14933 Unpublished document: Taylor, A and Wallis, S. 2006. Land adjacent to A31, Henbury Park, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset. An Archaeological Evaluation.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9580 9854 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 29 2026 1:52PM