EDO314 - National Rivers Authority Flood Alleviation Scheme, Wimborne Minster; observations and rcording 1995
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0109 0030 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Southern Archaeological Services
Date
1995
Description
Flood alleviation work carried out on the River Allen, Wimborne, revealed extensive spreads of fen peat and alluvial sediments. Two sequences along the course of the River Allan in Wimborne have been examined from cores obtain by both Russiona/ Jowsey corer for the upper levels and a 5cm gouge corer for the lower levels.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO12465 Unpublished document: Higgins, P B. 1995. Summary Report on an Archaeological Watching Brief. National Rivers Authority Flood Alleviation Scheme, Wimborne Minster, Dorset. 1993-4..
- <2> SDO95 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1996. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1995. 117. 127.
- <3> SDO16497 Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1092794.
- <4> SDO14748 Index: RCHME Microfilm Index. 13593.
Record last edited
Oct 30 2020 2:44PM