Monument record MDO8400 - Shale working site at Sheepsleights, Worth Matravers

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Early Iron Age industrial activity, manufacture of shale armlets.

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Full Description

Evidence of an Early Iron Age shale industry, manufacturing armlets was recorded on the Late Bronze Age occupation floor (MDO8398) although not in pits. Early Iron Age sherds, including fine black ware were also seen.


<1> National Record of the Historic Environment, 456396 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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  • <1> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456396.

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Location

Grid reference SY 968 782 (point)
Map sheet SY97NE
Civil Parish Worth Matravers; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 028 045 E
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 NE 12
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456396

Record last edited

Dec 9 2022 7:23PM

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