Monument record MWX2821 - Norden Park and Ride: Ditch
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Summary
NE -SW Roman ditch, identified over a length of at least 25m. Interpreted as drainage feature.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NE - SW ditch of Romano British date. Thought to represent a drainage feature associated with the known nearby Romano-British settlement at Norden, though located away from settlement focus. Identified within 3 evaluation trenches and was visible in plan over a length of 25m+. The ditch had a constant width of 1m and a depth of 0.15m. 3 sherds of Romano British coarseware were recovered from the fill of the ditch.
<1> Cox, P W, and Chandler, J, 1996, Norden Park and Ride, Corfe Castle, Phase 2 (NGR SY957829) : Preliminary Archaeological Assessment. (Unpublished document). SWX8168.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8168 Unpublished document: Cox, P W, and Chandler, J. 1996. Norden Park and Ride, Corfe Castle, Phase 2 (NGR SY957829) : Preliminary Archaeological Assessment..
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 945 835 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 002 082
Record last edited
Jun 2 2004 2:19PM
