Find Spot record MDO1990 - Bronze Age pottery from Coombe Bottom, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A Late Bronze Age Sherd, supposedly from a globular urn, found on the slopes above Coombe Bottom.
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Full Description
An LBA pottery sherd, almost certainly from a globular urn, was found by Mr J W Stevens of Piddletrenthide on the slopes above Heave Bottom about 600 yds. West of Heave Coppice (centred SY 693974). <1>
(SY 69129733) Fragment of LBA globular urn. Dorset Co. Museum Acc No. 1950.59.1. <2>
This piece of pottery was found about 1949; the findspot indicated (on the plan) being correct. The field within which this pottery was found is now under grass. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO50 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1951. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950. 72. 95.
- <2> SWX2335 Map: DCM. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 Dorset Co Museum (Anon udt.).
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 06-DEC-54.
- <3.1> SDO20008 Verbal communication: Stevens, W. Oral: Mr W Stevens, 9 The Council Houses, White Lackington, Piddletrenthide.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452909.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 693 974 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NE |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 088 091
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 NE 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452909
Record last edited
Jul 29 2023 7:45AM
