Monument record MDO8768 - Bronze Age cremation burial, Christchurch

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Summary

A Bronze Age fragmented pottery urn and a cremation burial found in 1989 during the building of a new Sainsbury's store. The urn was discovered inverted in the earth after the removal of the topsoil.

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Full Description

A Bronze Age fragmented pottery urn and a cremation, which was found by a member of the construction staff building a new Sainsbury's store at Christchurch, in the summer of 1989. He reported that it was revealed by removal of topsoil - about 300mm thick - which removed the base of the urn, since it was inverted. It has a rim diameter of 260mm and is presently in the possession of Poole Museum Services (2/91). Pers. Comm. Dai Watkins, Poole Museums Service 2/91. (1)


<1> Watkins D R, 1991, Bronze Age Cremation, Christchurch (Verbal communication). SDO13012.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Verbal communication: Watkins D R. 1991. Bronze Age Cremation, Christchurch.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 183 938 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 000 085

Record last edited

Dec 3 2013 3:32PM

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