EWX2376 - Poole Harbour Causeway; archaeological investigation 1959

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Location

Grid reference SZ 0045 8650 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SZ08NW
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Organisation

Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society

Date

1959

Description

Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society with senior members of the Dorset Boy Scouts Association and Taunton Sub-Aqua Club investigated the causeway in 1959 and confirmed it was a causeway and that no structure if it existed, survived in the gap in the central channel. Trenching undertaken on Cleavel Point and on tidal mud flats. This was coupled with an underwater survey in South Deep Channel. A number of possible interpretations were advanced regarding the dating and purpose of the Causeway.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Article in serial: Bugler, J. 1966. Poole Harbour "Causeway". Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 88, 158-160. 88. p158-160.
  • --- Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1390563.

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May 13 2021 7:36PM

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