Monument record MDO6161 - Iron Age pit observed on the line of the Purbeck-Southampton Pipeline, Sturminster Marshall
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
During work on a pipeline running from Purbeck to Southampton in 1989 a small pit was observed and recorded. The pit was covered by alluvial gravels and its filling contained several pieces of Early Iron Age pottery.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1990, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989, 122-124 (Serial). SDO89.
‘Plot 54.8 ST 95959915 River Stour flood plain.
A small pit, buried beneath alluvial gravels, was cut by the pipetrench. The pit had a diameter of 0.80 m. and was 0.40 m deep with sloping sides and a rounded bottom. The fill comprised dark brown sandy soil with small gravel and charcoal flecks and produced several sherds of Early Iron Age pottery.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO89 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1990. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989. 111. 122-124.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9595 9914 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 021 058
Record last edited
Jul 29 2026 4:50PM
