Find Spot record MDO851 - Iron Age and Romano-British pottery, Cheselbourne
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Summary
About two dozen abraded sherds of indeterminate character found in an arable field east of Dole's Hill Plantation. Some at least of 'Iron Age A' appearance; one bead-rim, possibly hand-made and of 'Iron Age B' form; one Romano-British pie-dish rim. Also found were two mediaeval sherds.
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Full Description
'Area vii. Cheselbourne West Down, arable field east of Dole's Hill Plantation; SY(30)/743978. D.C.M. 1952.4). About two dozen abraded sherds of indeterminate character, but some at least of Iron Age A appearance; one bead-rim, possibly hand-made and of Iron Age B form; one R.B. pie-dish rim; two mediaeval sherds.' {1}
<1> 1952, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 89 (Article in serial). SWX2987.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX2987 Article in serial: 1952. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 74. 89.
Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 743 987 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 031 043
Record last edited
Nov 7 2017 1:03PM
