SDO14267 - Summary Report on the Archaeological Watching Brief at Longham Reservoir, Dorset, 1995
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| Type | Unpublished document |
|---|---|
| Title | Summary Report on the Archaeological Watching Brief at Longham Reservoir, Dorset, 1995 |
| Author/Originator | McDermott, J |
| Date/Year | 1996 |
| Southern Archaeological Services | SAS42 |
Abstract/Summary
Report presents the summary results of a programme of archaeological observations and recording carried out by Southern Archaeological Services Ltd at Longham Reservoir.
Seven areas were topsoil-stripped and subsequently amalgamated into a single large stripped area.
A Late Bronze Age pit and two Early Iron Age pits were interpreted as representing 'ritual' activity. Evidence for Late Bronze Age and medieval agricultural use was also recovered, represented by two layers and one layer (respectively) interpreted as remnant ploughsoils.
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Description
Unpublished report by Southern Archaeological Services Ltd for Hall Aggregates (South Coast) Ltd via ther agents, Oxford Archaeological Associates, dated January 1996.
Location
Dorset Historic Environment Record
Referenced Monuments (5)
- MDO51062 Iron Age pit, Longham Reservoir, Ferndown Town (Monument)
- MDO51063 Iron Age pit, Longham Reservoir, Ferndown Town (Monument)
- MDO51061 Late Bronze Age pit, Longham Reservoir, Ferndown Town (Monument)
- MDO51064 Late Bronze Age ploughsoil, Longham Reservoir, Ferndown Town (Monument)
- MDO51065 Medieval ploughsoil, Longham Reservoir, Ferndown Town (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- EDO8351 Longham Reservoir, Hampreston; archaeological monitoring 1995 (Ref: SAS 42)
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