Monument record MWX3673 - Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field N, Roman cremations and pits
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two cremations excavated in Field N. The first consisted of fragments of bone and pottery scattered over an area of c. 2.2m with a small localised concentration of bone, pottery and charcoal. Likely to have been plough damaged. The second cremation was c.35m to the east and consisted of a small bowl-shaped pit containing a black burnished ware cooking jar dated to c.175AD used as a container for cremated bone. The jar had been placed on its side and had been damaged in antiquity. 11 pits were also excavated in Field N (1)
<1> Ladle, L, 2003, Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Phase 11 - 2002 (Unpublished document). SWX8532.
<1> Ladle, L, 2003, Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Phase 12 - 2003 (Unpublished document). SDO13970.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (13)
- Part of: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Iron Age and Romano-British activity (Monument) (MWX748)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field B and D Roman metal working (Monument) (MWX3366)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field C, Iron Age and Roman linears, scoops and burnt flint (Monument) (MWX2809)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field F, Iron Age and Roman pits, scoops and postholes (Monument) (MWX3617)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field F, Late Iron Age or Roman enclosure (Monument) (MWX3611)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field G, Iron Age and Roman pits, scoops and postholes (Monument) (MWX3636)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field H, Iron Age and Roman linears and pits (Monument) (MWX3654)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field R, Iron Age and Roman ditch, pits, postholes and enclosure (Monument) (MWX3659)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field T, Roman inhumations, pits and quarry (Monument) (MWX3672)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Field Z, Roman pottery production centre (Monument) (MWX3524)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Fields E and P, Iron Age pits (Monument) (MWX3570)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Fields J and T, Roman metal working (Monument) (MWX3664)
- Related to: Bestwall Quarry Archaeological Project, Iron Age/Roman field system (Monument) (MWX3565)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9406 8812 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 024 082
Record last edited
Dec 22 2003 8:40AM
