Building record MWX2816 - Limestone blocks, Studland

Discontinuous line of limestone blocks running ENE - WSW over the northern half of the site easement. A mound which was not able to be excavated and a series of scoops in the ground were also interpreted as being associated with clay extraction operations.

Discontinuous lines (2) of limestone blocks running ENE - WSW across the northern half of the easement. Partially overgrown. Consisted of dressed blocks set vertically. Several wooden planks were also observed in association with these blocks. A spread of clay was observed across most of the southern section. Trial pits excavated around these settings demonstrated them to be deeply set. The settings were interpreted as being associated with the settling and gathering of clay. (A former mineral railway existed nearby)

Hearne, C M, 1988, Wytch Farm Oilfield: Horizontal Directional Drill Laydown Area, Archaeological Assessment, December 1988. (Article in serial). SWX8191.

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