SDO9668 - Excavation at Fordington Farm 1986: An Archaeological Assessment Centred on the Surviving Bronze Age Barrow (SY69898989).

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Type Unpublished document
Title Excavation at Fordington Farm 1986: An Archaeological Assessment Centred on the Surviving Bronze Age Barrow (SY69898989).
Author/Originator
Date/Year 1986
Wessex Archaeology

Abstract/Summary

The area of a proposed new sports field was subject to geophysical survey, earthwork survey, testpitting and evaluation excavation. The remains of a Bronze Age round barrow of three identified phases was identified together with a number of possible Roman features and medieval field earthworks.

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Description

An unpublished Wessex Archaeology client report, dated September 1986. Contains location map, trench plans and sections.

Location

Dorset Historic Environment Record Paper + digital

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Referenced Events (17)

  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench AA (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench C (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench D (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench E (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench F (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench G (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench L (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench M (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench N (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench T (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench V (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench W (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench X (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm Evaluation Trench Z (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm, Dorchester; evaluation 1986
  • Fordington Farm, Dorchester; evaluation (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)
  • Fordington Farm, Dorchester; evaluation (Trench J/K) (Ref: NMR UID: 1046213)

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Nov 11 2021 4:10PM