Monument record MDO18308 - Poundbury Development, Phase II; Hearth 163
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Summary
A hearth was found just to the east of the Middle Bronze Age enclosure [F204] during the 2005 excavation by Wessex Archaeology, in advance of development as part of Phase II of the Poundbury development. It was an ovoid pit about 1.8m long which contained substantial amounts of charcoal including roundwood twig and branch material, and is thought to represent the remains of domestic fuel. This feature is undated, but its location next to the Middle Bronze Age enclosure perhaps suggests it is of a similar date.
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Full Description
A hearth was found just to the east of the Middle Bronze Age enclosure [F204] during the 2005 excavation by Wessex Archaeology, in advance of development as part of Phase II of the Poundbury development (1). The numbers in square brackets are context numbers used in the report (1).
Hearth [163] lay about five metres east of the southeast corner of the enclosure. It was an ovoid pit about 1.8m long which contained substantial amounts of charcoal including roundwood twig and branch material, and is thought to represent the remains of domestic fuel. This feature is undated, but its location next to the Middle Bronze Age enclosure perhaps suggests it is of a similar date.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO9528 Unpublished document: Ellis, C. 1998. Poundbury Development Phase II: Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 67221 90338 (2m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 465
Record last edited
Oct 13 2006 3:27AM
