Monument record MDO18194 - Maiden Castle First School (Prince of Wales First School):post-medieval gravel quarry pits
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Summary
Extensive areas of probable gravel pits to the north of Maiden Castle Road were discovered during the 1992 evaluation excavations at Maiden Castle First School undertaken by AC archaeology.exposed. These comprised large amorphous shallow scoops confined to the areas of deeper flint gravel deposits in the base of the coombe. They contained mid 19th century pottery.
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Full Description
The 1992 evaluation undertaken by AC archaeology on the Maiden Castle First School site (now the Prince of Wales First School), exposed extensive areas of probable gravel pits to the north of Maiden Castle Road. These comprised large amorphous shallow scoops confined to the areas of deeper flint gravel deposits in the base of the coombe. On the surface they had the appearance of interconnecting pits, often separated by pinnacles of chalk. Where investigated, they were no more than about 0.35m deep. They contained tips of soil and loam, together with fragments of coal, cinders, glass and mid 19th century pottery.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO9664 Unpublished document: Graham, A and Richards, J. 1992. Archaeological Evaluation of the Maiden Castle Road First School Site.
- --- SDO9665 Article in serial: Graham, A and Richards, J. 1992. Evaluation and Maiden Castle School, Dorchester. 114. 233-234.
- --- SDO9666 Excavation archive: AC Archaeology. 1992. Maiden Castle Road First School.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 67874 89505 (68m by 54m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 379
Record last edited
Jul 10 2006 3:41AM