Monument record MDO51060 - Undated pit, Longham Reservoir, Ferndown Town

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Summary

A pit excavated by Southern Archaeological Services in 1995 during archaeological evaluation of an area proposed for gravel extraction. The pit (254) was cylindrical and its filling contained slightly burnt bone, burnt seed and flint; no clear dating evidence was found.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Southern Archaeological Services Ltd, 1995, Second Interim Report on an Archaeological Excavation at Longham Reservoir, Dorset (Unpublished document). SDO14204.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • ---XY Unpublished document: Southern Archaeological Services Ltd. 1995. Second Interim Report on an Archaeological Excavation at Longham Reservoir, Dorset. [Mapped feature: #723969 ]

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference SZ 0635 9805 (point)
Map sheet SZ09NE
Civil Parish Ferndown Town; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 15 2026 3:00PM

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