Monument record MDO50900 - Medieval occupation, Berryfields, Sturminster Marshall

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Summary

Archaeological work in 2014 during groundworks for an extension and garage revealed part of a large pit. The filling of the pit contained two small sherds of pottery of thirteenth or fourteenth century date. More pottery of this date was found in a layer overlying the natural subsoil, also suggesting settlement in this area in the medieval period.

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Full Description

Monteith, J, 2014, Berryfields, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation Report (Unpublished document). SDO15237.

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  • --- Unpublished document: Monteith, J. 2014. Berryfields, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation Report.

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Location

Grid reference ST 9492 0019 (point)
Map sheet ST90SW
Civil Parish Sturminster Marshall; Dorset

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Record last edited

Jul 29 2026 4:36PM

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