Monument record MWX2859 - Prehistoric field system, Wheelers Lane, Bearwood

Archaeological observations and recording during development in 1995 revealed further evidence of prehistoric field system. This phase of works demonstrated archaeological remains to be more complex than previous evaluations had suggested.

Previous phases of archaeological evaluation at the site had indicated that the remains of a prehistoric field system survived within the development area. This phase of works demonstrated that several phases of field system were in fact represented, with three distinct phases being suggested (Bronze Age / Romano - British / Medieval). Two excavated pits (one Bronze Age, one Romano British) also suggest the existence of contemporary settlements in the vicinity.(1)

<1> Butterworth, C and Montague, R, 1995, Bearwood Junior School, Poole, Dorset. Archaeological Watching Brief February 1995 (Unpublished document). SWX8331.

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Dec 2 2019 1:56PM