Monument record MDO5519 - Penny's Mead, Cranborne; Late Neolithic Pit
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Summary
Wessex Archaeology conducted an archaeological evaluation of land at Penny's Mead, Cranborne during 1987 in advance of housing development. Seven trenches were dug, and two revealed evidence of human activity in the form of five sub-circular pits, one of which contained a late Neolithic flint assemblage. This pit measured 0.9 x 0.9m in plan, 0.48m deep and was steep sided. It contained 1 broken flint core, 56 flakes, two of which were retouched and 2 flake scrapers.
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Full Description
Wessex Archaeology conducted an archaeological evaluation of land at Penny's Mead, Cranborne during 1987 in advance of housing development. Seven trenches were dug, and two revealed evidence of human activity in the form of five sub-circular pits, one of which contained a late Neolithic flint assemblage. This pit measured 0.9 x 0.9m in plan, 0.48m deep and was steep sided. It contained 1 broken flint core, 56 flakes, two of which were retouched and 2 flake scrapers.
Wilson, J and Chowne, P, 1987, Penny's Mead, Cranborne, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation, 4 (Unpublished document). SDO145.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO145 Unpublished document: Wilson, J and Chowne, P. 1987. Penny's Mead, Cranborne, Dorset. Archaeological Evaluation. 4.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 058 132 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SE |
| Civil Parish | Cranborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 005 056 A
Record last edited
Feb 16 2009 12:00PM
