Monument record MWX3385 - Bronze Age ditch, Arne
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Summary
A short length of ditch, possibly of Bronze Age date, found during observations during construction of the Purbeck to Southampton Pipeline in 1989.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A short length of ditch beside a burnt flint spread, partially excavated, and traced for approximately 3m in Plot 63.2. The portion excavated was 0.4m wide and 0.25 deep with steep sides. The ditch fill was a dark brown loam mixed with burnt flint. Two sherds of Bronze Age pottery and worked flints including 9 waste flakes, 3 cores and 1 retouched flake were recovered from the filling of the ditch.
<1> Addison, P, and Maynard, D, 1989, Observations on the Purbeck to Southampton Pipeline (Article in serial). SWX8683.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8683 Article in serial: Addison, P, and Maynard, D. 1989. Observations on the Purbeck to Southampton Pipeline. Vol 111.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9010 8660 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 002 078 A
Record last edited
Jun 9 2021 4:36PM
