Monument record MDO51065 - Medieval ploughsoil, Longham Reservoir, Ferndown Town
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Summary
A layer recorded by Southern Archaeological Services in 1995 during monitoring of topsoil stripping, and interpreted as a remnant ploughsoil. Sherds of pottery within the layer dated mostly from the thirteenth century, but other finds within the layer suggested the soil had formed over a longer period of time.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
McDermott, J, 1996, Summary Report on the Archaeological Watching Brief at Longham Reservoir, Dorset, 1995, Layer 58 (Unpublished document). SDO14267.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SDO14267 Unpublished document: McDermott, J. 1996. Summary Report on the Archaeological Watching Brief at Longham Reservoir, Dorset, 1995. Layer 58. [Mapped feature: #723976 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0609 9756 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NE |
| Civil Parish | Ferndown Town; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 009 086
Record last edited
Sep 15 2026 4:52PM