Monument record MDO5721 - Pit of unknown date, Longham, Hampreston
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Summary
A roughly-oval pit found during an archaeological evaluation in advance of quarrying and construction of a reservoir. The pit could not be dated.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An ovoid pit observed in the course of an archaeological evaluation. The pit was situated below the base of a trench (excavator's trench TE9), with a filling markedly darker than the natural silt. The pit could not be dated.
Watkins, D R, 1992, Preliminary Archaeological Investigation of Proposed Reservoir Site at Longham, Dorset (Unpublished document). SWX8670.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWX8670 Unpublished document: Watkins, D R. 1992. Preliminary Archaeological Investigation of Proposed Reservoir Site at Longham, Dorset.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0607 9787 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NE |
| Civil Parish | Ferndown Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 009 074
Record last edited
Sep 15 2026 1:40PM