Monument record MDO7374 - Bronze Age settlement at Hawk Post, East Creech, Church Knowle
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Summary
Archaeological work in 1994 in advance of an extension to the quarry revealed a number of ditches which appeared to combine to form the boundary of a possible settlement enclosure. Several groups of small pits and postholes were also recorded, and interpreted as being domestic in nature. The enclosure could not be dated but it was thought most likely to be of prehistoric date, probably Bronze Age.
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Full Description
<1> Cox, P W and Cotton, J, 1995, Archaeological Evaluation of an area of Proposed Ball Clay Extraction at Hawk Post, East Creech, Dorset. January 1995 (Unpublished document). SWX8495.
‘The alignments of ditches indicates the presence of a possible settlement enclosure, the exact date of which is uncertain.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8495 Unpublished document: Cox, P W and Cotton, J. 1995. Archaeological Evaluation of an area of Proposed Ball Clay Extraction at Hawk Post, East Creech, Dorset. January 1995.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9257 8298 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Church Knowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 006 086
Record last edited
Jul 31 2017 4:27PM
