Monument record MDO51006 - Late Neolithic cremation, Parmiter Drive, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
Cremated remains found during evaluation of site in 2015. The cremation apeared to have been deliberately deposited in the filling of a ditch which had bee backfilled soon after it had been dug. Area excavation in 2018 showed this to be part of a larger cemetery and funerary complex.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Wright, J and Eaton, B, 2015, Land at Parmiter Drive, Wimborne, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation Report, Ditch 1103/1207 (Unpublished document). SDO14697.
Wakeham, G, 2019, Land South of Parmiter Drive, Wimborne Minster: Post-excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design (Unpublished document). SDO21209.
Sources/Archives (2)
- ---XY SDO14697 Unpublished document: Wright, J and Eaton, B. 2015. Land at Parmiter Drive, Wimborne, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation Report. Ditch 1103/1207. [Mapped feature: #723787 ]
- --- SDO21209 Unpublished document: Wakeham, G. 2019. Land South of Parmiter Drive, Wimborne Minster: Post-excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 02591 99510 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 20 2026 5:09PM
