Monument record MWX4679 - Brownsea Island: Peat deposit
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Summary
Peat deposit recorded during a bore-hole survey.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Peat deposit recorded during a bore-hole survey. Borehole 1 recorded an 0.80m thick band of 'black and dark brown slightly sandy clayey peat' at a depth of -16.20 m OD below a 3.50 m band of a soft dark grey sandy clay below sand. At -16.50 m OD, hard blocks of decomposing wood and clayey sand patches were encountered. (1)
<1> Anon, 2002, Directionally Drilled Water Supply to Brownsea Island. Information to Assist Archaeology. (Unpublished document). SWX8824.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8824 Unpublished document: Anon. 2002. Directionally Drilled Water Supply to Brownsea Island. Information to Assist Archaeology..
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0366 8748 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: WX4679
Record last edited
Aug 30 2024 10:13AM
