Find Spot record MDO5420 - Verwood pottery sherds, Pinhorn Nurseries, Alderholt
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Summary
Verwood type pottery sherds, including wasters, of eighteenth and nineteenth century date were found during an archaeological evaluation by Southern Archaeological Services in 1994.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The wasters indicate a possible kiln site, part of the Verwood potteries, operating within the immediate locality. No insitu kiln structures or associated features were noted. <1> <2>
<1> Higgins, P, 1994, Report on Archaeological Evaluation at Pinhorn Nurseries, Hillbury Road, Alderholt, Dorset (Unpublished document). SDO135.
<2> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1996, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1995, 123 (Serial). SDO95.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1300854 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO135 Unpublished document: Higgins, P. 1994. Report on Archaeological Evaluation at Pinhorn Nurseries, Hillbury Road, Alderholt, Dorset.
- <2> SDO95 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1996. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1995. 117. 123.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1300854.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 1240 1297 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU11SW |
| Civil Parish | Alderholt; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 001 035
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 11 SW 74
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1300854
Record last edited
Nov 9 2021 4:49PM
